Poverty and inequality are the greatest challenges Scotland faces. The Poverty Alliance is building our network across Scotland to challenge, and ultimately solve, poverty. An opportunity has arisen to join our team and play a key role in helping us achieve our vision of a Scotland without poverty.

Job Purpose: to contribute to the Poverty Alliance’s mission by supporting delivery of programmes within the Communities and Networks team. The post holder will assist with the smooth delivery of projects which support people with direct experience of poverty to contribute their lived experience insights to decision making processes to influence change. The role will also support engagement activities with Poverty Alliance member organisations; and coordination and delivery of external training programmes; and other activities to build and strengthen Scotland’s anti-poverty network.

Responsibilities will include supporting the organisation and delivery of online and in-person engagement events, training and other activities; building respectful relationships with people experiencing poverty and wider stakeholders to support their involvement and participation in our work; liaising with participants and coordinating resources to support member and participant engagement; coordinating and supporting with outreach and engagement activities to expand and strengthen our network.

The role will involve close collaborative work within a dynamic team, and extensive engagement with our network of member organisations and individuals with direct experience of poverty who participate in our work.

The right person for this job will have a commitment to tackling poverty, achieving social justice, and empowerment of communities affected by poverty. You will have excellent people skills and communication skills, and outstanding organisation and prioritisation abilities.

Lesmahagow Development Trust is based at the Fountain Community Centre in Lesmahagow. Our organisation is first and foremost community-led, with the community at the heart of everything we do. We are a forward thinking, creative and diverse organisation that has an ambitious and exciting future ahead with a dedicated and committed team of staff, volunteers and Board.

We are looking to add to our staff team as we move forward to the next phase of our development. These newly created positions will be a core part of our organisations vision to increase the opportunities and support services for local people.

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, we’re looking for a talented, experienced Community Development worker to join LDT and support our Community to develop in ways that are meaningful to them. The role will support the planning and development of community support across LDT activity including our Allotments growing/ greenspace skills programme, as well as volunteering opportunities, and wider events in delivering the Local place plan with our partners.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop activities that respond to local needs in conjunction with the views of our local community members. A key part of this role will be to develop genuine relationships within our communities and create opportunities for individuals to develop their knowledge and skills. By empowering them to take positive steps which will benefit their own health and wellbeing and that of the wider community.

Earth in Common is looking for a dynamic and community-minded individual to lead the transformation of two disused bowling greens into thriving urban crofts in Victoria Park (Trinity) and St Margaret’s Park (Corstorphine).

You’ll work with local communities to create vibrant green spaces focused on sustainable food growing, education, and wellbeing.

This position is funded by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Earth in Common is looking for passionate and proactive Croft Co-ordinators to support our vibrant community space on Leith Community Croft. These are hands-on, community-facing roles that require weekend availability, initiative, and a love for local food and sustainable living. Barista experience is essential.

Farm Shop-Focused Croft Co-ordinators will focus on running our farm shop, which sells fresh local produce and ice cream, but will also be expected to help out in our café and perform various other tasks from time to time.

Café-Focused Croft Co-ordinators will focus on running our café, offering hot and cold drinks and preparing and serving relatively simple but wholesome food to our customers, but will also be expected to help out in the farm shop and perform various other tasks from time to time.