We are looking for an organised and efficient project manager with excellent communication skills to support community engagement with the Bookbug programme.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

What we offer

• Full fixed-term role
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension with 5% employer contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to employee assistance programme

The Early Years Project Manager will oversee membership and support for our network of Bookbug Session Leaders and Bookbug for the Home practitioners. The role will also monitor and analyse programme data, identify and share good practice via regular communications and multi-disciplinary events, assist, and support the Community Engagement Manager with engaging other key stakeholder groups as required e.g. health visiting, libraries and third sector.

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) is seeking a passionate, creative, and driven Fundraising Manager to play a key role in growing and diversifying the organisation’s income. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to make a real impact — strengthening our supporter base, cultivating new relationships, and helping to ensure the future sustainability of Scottish Country Dance for generations to come.

As Fundraising Manager, you will take the lead on developing individual giving, legacies, and major donor fundraising, as well as securing grants from trusts and foundations to support our wide-ranging programmes and youth initiatives. Working closely with colleagues and volunteers, you will also act as staff liaison for the Youth Services Committee, supporting youth engagement and fundraising for youth projects.

About RSCDS

For over a century, the RSCDS has been dedicated to promoting and developing Scottish Country Dance in Scotland and around the world. Through teaching, events, and outreach programmes, they bring people together to experience the joy and community of Scottish dance.

The Society’s work spans generations and continents — from inspiring young dancers to connecting international branches through shared learning and celebration. Guided by values of tradition, inclusion, and creativity, they are committed to ensuring that Scottish Country Dance continues to flourish in a changing world.

As the organisation looks to the future, they are now seeking a talented Fundraising Manager who can bring fresh ideas, relationship-building skills, and strategic insight to help expand and diversify their income streams and strengthen the Society’s long-term sustainability.

What will you do as Fundraising Manager?

You will coordinate and manage fundraising across multiple income streams, including major donors, legacies, regular giving, trusts, and corporate support. You will also lead income generation for key projects and appeals, ensuring our fundraising products are engaging and effective. Key responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and manage fundraising across multiple income streams including major donor and regular giving.
• Develop a Legacy funding programme to encourage and facilitate legacy gifts to the Society
• Attend annual RSCDS events. These are high profile events for the Society with the opportunity to build relationships with members.
• Build relationships with high profile and high net worth individuals as potential supporters of the organisation.
• Lead fundraising and income generation for key projects including specific fundraising appeals and the development of effective and appropriate fundraising products.
• Write funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations to secure funding for new projects and youth initiatives.
• Prepare reports and give presentations on fundraising progress to the Executive Team and the Management Board.
• Support the Youth Services Committee, acting as liaison between the committee and the staff team, attending quarterly meetings with the Committee or convenor.
• Work collaboratively with the RSCDS staff team, particularly with regards to marketing and communicating the fundraising strategy.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks or projects allocated by the Chief Operating Officer.

What does RSCDS need from you?

1. Experience:

• At least two years’ experience in a fundraising lead role, in one or more of the following areas: Major Donors, Legacies, Community Fundraising, or Trusts.
• Alternatively, two years’ experience generating income through partnerships, sponsorship, membership services, or corporate sales.
• Demonstrable success in securing income across a range of activities.
• Experience developing innovative and targeted fundraising or marketing campaigns.
• Understanding of data protection and risk management in a fundraising context.
• Experience of writing successful trust applications and engaging major donors (desirable).
• Experience using data, IT systems, and research to support fundraising growth (desirable).
• Experience delivering supporter or fundraising events (desirable).

2. Key Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills — both written and verbal.
• Able to work autonomously, prioritising a varied workload with initiative and attention to detail.
• Creative and entrepreneurial approach with a willingness to innovate and take measured risks.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage donors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Empathy with and understanding of the RSCDS’s aims and values, with the ability to work sensitively with members and volunteers.
• Team player who fosters cooperation and open communication.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Confident presenting to stakeholders, supporters, and board members (desirable).
• Ability to contribute to areas of strategic importance (desirable).

What is in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a historic and forward-thinking organisation with a global community of passionate supporters. As Fundraising Manager, you will:

• Receive annual leave entitlement of 20 days plus public holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas (Entitlement increases by one additional day for each year of service up to a maximum of 27 days).
• Obtain staff benefits include a company pension, an employee assistance programme and learning and development opportunities.
• Work in a flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Contribute directly to preserving and promoting Scottish culture and dance traditions for future generations.

This is your opportunity to bring your creativity, fundraising expertise, and relationship-building skills to a cherished Scottish institution with international reach.