This is a permanent, full-time role within Scran Academy with the core purpose of supporting young people to gain confidence, experience and skills using food and cooking. The successful candidate will help change the lives of young people facing exclusion by supporting them using food and cooking as a vehicle to build skills and confidence. The post holder will support young people from 11+, with core groups aged from 14+, to gain positive experiences

through a blend of group work, vocational training, accreditation, 1-2-1 delivery and outcomes driven youth work. This means that the successful candidate will be expected to inspire and be inspired by young people. Using food, cooking and the professional rigour expected in a kitchen, the post holder will design and deliver engaging sessions that give groups and individuals a strong sense of power and purpose.The post holder will deliver across programmes within Scran, and will report to the Head of Enterprise with oversight from the Academy Programme Lead. A typical week would support delivery in various locations: Mondays, Fridays, and occasional weekends will flexibly support our catering and outreach programmes, either at our café site in Comely Bank, or at various locations from our famous food truck, the Scran Van. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays will be dedicated to co-delivering our Academy and Tutoring programmes in our site at the Gyle.

A full driving license for manual vehicles is essential for this role.

About Us

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a registered charity in the UK that supports young people from economically disadvantaged areas who are struggling to thrive in mainstream secondary education. There are two typical profiles of SOHK participants: Those who present as disruptive in school and those who are socially withdrawn, because of ‘Social, Emotional Learning’ (SEL) needs. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance - and through the use of rugby related activity, personal development group sessions and specialist one-to-one support - we help our young people to thrive in school and find meaning and purpose to life.

Overview

SOHK has recently launched an ambitious new strategy to accelerate the charity’s growth and maximise impact over the next five years. We aspire to reach and support more young people at a pivotal stage in their adolescence, empowering them to unlock their potential.

To achieve this, we need to broaden our audience, inspire more supporters to become donors, and enhance how we communicate with our existing stakeholders; from course participants and educators to prospective corporate partners, fundraisers, and donors. Our marketing and communications assistant plays a vital role in that.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone creative, organised, and purpose-driven to join our Fundraising & Communications team. You’ll play a key role in boosting brand engagement and awareness, supporting fundraising activities, and producing compelling content across a range of channels.

With strong support for learning and development, this role is perfect for someone looking to build a career in communications, marketing, and fundraising while making a meaningful impact within a supportive and passionate team.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Digital Presence

• Maintain and execute a content calendar with key dates.
• Draft high-quality, engaging social media content, web content, blogs, and newsletters.
• Help produce creative assets (graphics, short videos/reels, reports).
• Keep our website and social channels up-to-date and informative.
• Support the development of compelling case studies with photos/audio.
• Ensure communications are consistently on-brand, clear and concise.

Brand Awareness & Campaigns

• Assist in delivering marketing campaigns and events to raise SOHK’s profile.
• Identify ways to leverage social channels and increase engagement across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
• Monitor performance of content and campaigns.

Fundraising & Supporter Engagement

• Draft fundraising and supporter communications (emails, newsletters, thank-you correspondence).
• Support fundraisers and maintain engagement.
• Help create fundraising packs and promotional materials.
• Provide some logistical support for fundraising events.

Data Management & Research

• Update and maintain fundraising CRM/database (training provided).
• Organise and maintain photos, consent records and media files.
• Assist in prepping data reports and impact metrics for management and board meetings.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a communications role (desirable)
• Educated to higher education level or have relevant work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Good organisational and time-management abilities
• Experience of creating digital and social media content.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and various social media platforms and digital tools (e.g. Canva, Office365, Mailchimp)
• Basic video editing skills (desirable).

Person Specification

• Highly driven and passionate about contributing to SOHK’s mission and delivering on our ambitious 5-year strategy
• Creative, enthusiastic, and confident in using storytelling and digital engagement to connect with audiences
• Excellent communicator with the ability to tailor messages for different platforms and audiences
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and process-driven, with the ability to improve and develop existing systems
• Able to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A team-player with have a growth mindset, always open to feedback, learning and new challenges.

Terms of Appointment

• This is a permanent, part-time position (3 days per week), with a start date of June 2025.
• The salary is £29,250 pro rata.
• You will receive 19 days annual leave (pro rata) entitlement plus Bank Holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year.
• This is a hybrid role but will require travel to the office in Edinburgh once a week. Some other travel may be required for events etc.
• SOHK offers flexible working hours where possible, to support work-life balance.
• All staff are required to attend our annual 3-day UK staff conference in August.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and the offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

About Intercultural Youth Scotland

Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is Scotland’s leading voice for Black and People of Colour (BPoC) children and young people. We exist to create safe, inspiring, and supportive spaces, driven by youth voice and lived experience, to challenge inequality and build a more inclusive Scotland.

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Education Programme Coordinator to lead and grow our impactful anti-racism Education Programme. This role is central to our mission—delivering high-quality, youth-led workshops in schools and learning environments, tackling systemic inequalities in education, and empowering young people of colour across Scotland.

Within this role you’ll oversee programme delivery, manage a small team, build strategic relationships with schools and stakeholders, and ensure the programme continues to deliver measurable impact. If you’re committed to anti-racist education, experienced in youth-focused work, and ready to lead with empathy and purpose—we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day delivery of the Education Programme
• Work closely with schools and young people to co-design content and ensure it meets real needs
• Manage and support a small team of Anti-Racist Education Officers
• Promote the programme across schools, local authorities, and education networks
• Oversee budgets, evaluation processes, and impact reporting
• Represent IYS in external forums, advocating for anti-racist education
• Ensure young people can access wider IYS services through cross-programme collaboration

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• At least 2 years’ experience managing youth-focused or education-based projects
• Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of Scottish education systems and equity in learning
• Proven experience in planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, and youth empowerment
• Experience of working directly with young people
• SCQF Level 9 qualification (Degree) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Line management or supervision experience
• Experience working in or with schools
• Youth work or third sector background
• Experience delivering or promoting anti-racist or equity-focused education

Why Work with Us?

• 4-day full-time working week (32 hours)
• £32,000 salary
• 29 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us

Oliver Gill was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of cancer at just a few days old, and despite smiling his way through intensive chemotherapy passed away at 24 weeks old. LoveOliver was started on his parents’ laptop with donations from friends and family.

Today, LoveOliver reaches every family in Scotland with a child diagnosed with cancer, providing practical, financial and emotional support along with the hope of gentler treatments and ultimately a cure, through investment inground-breaking research. LoveOliver has its own children’s charity shop in Glenrothes and was recently gifted the incredible Hub drop-in centre near Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Children & Young People, as well as continuing to provide meals, thermometers and financial grants to every Scottish family impacted by childhood cancer.

As LoveOliver has grown so has our ambition, and we are expanding our small team to help us move forward at this exciting time for the organisation. Help us realise our vision of a country in which every family with a child diagnosed with cancer knows there is hope of a cure and that they will have support on their cancer journey.

The Role

This is a new and exciting opportunity to lead on operational, financial and strategic management oft he Hub and Shop on a day-to-day basis, including direct service delivery at both locations and line management of the Shop and Hub teams. The Operations Manager will complement the work of the Charity Manager in ensuring our people are well equipped and supported in their roles, and our systems are effective, efficient and compliant. We are seeking a candidate who is compassionate, collaborative, practical and solutions-focused to help us manage the nuts and bolts of the organisation as well as connecting with the children and families we support. Our ideal candidate will be a strong team player and experienced people manager, able to build relationships with staff, volunteers and families as well as develop and manage operational systems and finances. The Operations Manager will be key to our organisational development, strengthening and streamlining our existing systems and building resilience to enable future growth, aiding the Charity Manager in strategic leadership and supporting our small workforce.