Working for Erskine:

“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centre and apartments.

Working in social care can be demanding. However, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones, at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.

If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Award Winning Fundraising Community and Events Team as a Community Fundraiser. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, outgoing individual with hands on experience in community fundraising.

Based in the Erskine Home, the post holder will ensure Erskine achieve fundraising targets and develop long-term, sustainable relationships with supporters through a variety of fundraising and awareness raising activities to achieve its charitable aims. Erskine must raise over £10 million in voluntary income per year and this role plays an important part in achieving that goal.

This role is part of our vibrant Community & Events Team, working to maximise all forms of income and potential income for Erskine by targeting organisations, groups & associations, individuals and authorities within the designated focus area. The post holder will act as a motivator and support to help facilitate activity by volunteers and fundraisers, inspiring and stewarding them to generate the greatest return in support of our Veterans.

The successful candidate will have events, community and/or fundraising experience and be educated to degree level or equivalent. Excellent project planning, interpersonal, communication and written skills together with good IT skills are essential for this post. Attention to detail in carrying out a range of administrative tasks is crucial, as is the ability to work flexibly as part of a small team. Experience of Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage although training will be provided if necessary. A full driving licence is required and evening/weekend working is frequently required.

Benefits:

• Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 50% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
• Employer pension contribution
• Re-imbursement of professional care fees
• Structured Induction programme
• Flexible working/Hybrid working considered
• Opportunities for training & development
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• In-house Occupational Health Service
• Free On-Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Blue Light Card

Please note:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Healthy Valleys is a community-led organisation committed to providing outstanding local services that help preserve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities living in rural South Lanarkshire. We have two new exciting opportunities to join our team.

Both posts were developed jointly by representatives of these communities working alongside Foundation Scotland and Healthy Valleys.

One post is 35hrs per week and will support the communities of Douglas and Glespin. The role has been made possible through Coalburn, Douglas and Glespin (CDG) community benefit funds (Nadara Galawhistle Wind Farm and Greencoat UK Wind Douglas West Wind Farm).

One post is 17.5hrs per week and will support the communities of Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill and Boghead. This role has been made possible through the Nadara Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund.

Each successful candidate will help support and build the capacity of the respective communities, support new and existing local community groups, help local groups and organisations identify, develop and fund projects in line with local priorities within the Community Action Plans and will catalyse and encourage community volunteers to take ideas forward.

Job One

Job Title: Community Development Officer (Douglas and Glespin)

Salary: £31,399 (£29,702 pro rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Fixed term contract to September 2026, with the possibility of extension, dependent on impact and continuation of funding

Funded by: Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin Community Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland. See foundationscotland.org.uk/cdg-community-fund

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 24th March 2025 at 9am

Interview Dates: Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th April 2025

Job Two

Job Title: Community Development Officer (Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill and Boghead)

Salary: £31,399 (£14,851 pro rata)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Fixed term contract to September 2027, with the possibility of extension, dependent on impact and continuation of funding

Funded by: Nadara Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland. See foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/auchrobert

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 24th March 2025 at 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th April 2025

These roles are subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland check, which will be paid by Healthy Valleys.

Due to the requirement to travel around rural communities, the postholder must have a full, clean driving licence and access to their own transport (with appropriate business insurance)

About Leuchie

Leuchie is the national respite charity giving families a break from the physical and emotional responsibilities of caring for a loved one. The charity is dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with a neurological condition such as MS, MND, Parkinson’s and stroke through short respite breaks and outreach services. The expert team work to transform lives by improving health, enabling independence, and tackling loneliness.

Leuchie provides a range of settings that suit the health needs and circumstances of the

individual and their family. These include short breaks with 24-hour nursing and care, therapies, social activities and outings at Leuchie House, accessible self-catering accommodation for all the family or regular at-home support.

Through innovative partnership working and research, Leuchie is reimagining the delivery of respite as a way of meeting wider health and social care outcomes for the families it supports.

Dorothy is 98 and a carer for her 68 year old son Robert who has multiple sclerosis. This is what Leuchie means to her- “It gives me a rest and some peace. It also helps me carry on by having something to look forward to.”

There is a growing need to support those living with a neurological condition and their families that Leuchie is determined to respond to. The charity currently supports around 500 families, just like Dorothy and Robert, each year, and has a strategic intent to positively impact ten times as many lives by 2030.

Corporate Partnerships Lead Role

This is a key role in developing and managing high-value corporate partnerships, securing new business support, and driving revenue growth. Leuchie is looking for someone with significant experience in corporate fundraising or business development either from a charity fundraising background or a commercial role focused on income generation. You will be highly skilled in identifying opportunities, securing partnerships, and developing creative campaigns that align with both Leuchie’s mission and corporate partners’ objectives.

Leuchie has significant potential to expand its support from corporate partnerships and you will play a crucial role in strengthening and growing these relationships. You should have a strong track record in securing and stewarding high-value 5 to 6 figure partnerships, negotiating sponsorship deals, and engaging key decision-makers in meaningful collaborations.

You will work closely with the Director of Development and Head of Fundraising, and have the support of a highly engaged leadership team and impressive Board of Trustees. Experience in setting and exceeding income targets, developing corporate engagement strategies and delivering impact reports to senior stakeholders is essential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Moving Medicine Patients Project Manager to join our team.

Moving Medicine is an award-winning initiative of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK (FSEM) aimed at improving health through physical activity. It provides healthcare professionals with practical tools and evidence-based resources to promote physical activity in clinical practice. Moving Medicine is our free, award-winning initiative, designed to provide clinicians and allied health professionals with accessible, evidence based, condition specific information to help give advice on physical activity at all stages of a patient’s treatment pathway.

We are expanding our impact through the development of additional Moving Medicine resources for patients. This will include managing the build of a new patient facing Moving Medicine website; the development of resources with our Moving Medicine Clinicians and partners; and working closely with our partner organisation Nuffield Health to demonstrate social impact.

Our partner Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest healthcare charity, driven by its purpose to build a healthier nation. Through our hospitals, fitness and wellbeing centres, and innovative community rehabilitation programmes, we support people to live healthier, happier lives.

FSEM and Nuffield Health’s partnership is based on our shared mission is to educate, encourage, and provide tools for people living with long term conditions to adopt movement as a vital component of their health journey. By improving readiness for change and increasing activity levels, this partnership strives to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases and improve the quality of life for individuals across the UK.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our dynamic team.