Fundraising & Partnership Coordinator
- Full time
- £27,000
- Hybrid: Glasgow with potential for occasional travel to other local authority areas in Scotland
- Closing 24th October 2025
- Advertised from 9th October 2025
Role
To assist with the sustainable development and growth of the organisation through successful funding applications, fundraising and the maximisation of other sources of income.
The VTO is looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to join our growing team who can drive and coordinate our fundraising efforts. We have three primary sources of income: - Grant Funding - Public Sector Partnerships - Income generated from fundraising activities (e.g. the Kiltwalk) The Fundraising Coordinator will report directly to the Head of Service and will also work with the members of the board through VTO’s Finance and Funding Subgroup. Day-to-day this will mean writing high quality funding applications and reports to funders, identifying and leading fundraising events and maximising income from fundraising opportunities. This is an externally facing role where you will have the opportunity to work with some of the fantastic funders that make the work of VTO possible. In the longer term the role will involve contributing to and delivering on the funding strategy of the organisation.
Principal Accountabilities
- Assist the Head of Service to identify, research and explore new business opportunities, and at the same forecasting potential revenue aligned to the opportunity
- Develop and manage our fundraising budget
- Cultivate relationships with donors/grant makers
- Organise fundraising events
- Research possible funders in parallel with VTO funding strategy and report to Funding and Finance Subgroup
- Identify and explore new fundraising opportunities and revenue streams, building effective marketing campaigns to maximise potential revenue
- Complete high quality funding applications and secure funding to support VTO strategy and projected budget
- Oversee and or complete funding reports in a timely manner and before the funder deadline for submission
- Develop donor communication materials including newsletters, thank you letters and impact report
- Attend conferences and events to raise awareness of VTO and its services as well as maximising networking opportunities
- Liaise with other community and statutory organisations as relevant for the development of the VTO services
- Work closely with the marketing subgroup to input to social media profile and general marketing materials to add value to business development opportunities
- Any other duties as directed by the Head of Service
Person Specification
- Third sector experience
- Proven track record of relationship management
- Sound knowledge of data analysis tools such as Excel and online fundraising platforms such as Just Giving and Charity Aid Foundation
- Fundraising experience
- Sensitive approach and ability to communicate on all levels
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to set own work plan and work to own initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Strong reporting skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Line Management: Head of Service
Application notes
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to admin@vtoscotland.org.
We’re looking for an organised and proactive Operations Officer to support the smooth running of our charity. In this role, you’ll coordinate day-to-day operations including inbox and CRM management, school enquiries and bookings, organisational calendars, and team meeting logistics. You’ll help maintain and update our websites, handle communications such as newsletters and teacher updates, and support systems development to improve efficiency. You’ll also oversee travel bookings, stock management, and identify opportunities for professional learning. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-driven, adaptable, and capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast paced environment.
About our charity - Time for Inclusive Education (TIE)
We are an education charity working with schools to address the prejudice, stereotypes and stigma that can lead to homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. We work with national education partners, deliver services for teachers and learners in schools and communities, and develop teaching and curriculum resources.
Our core work focuses on the implementation of Scotland’s National Approach to LGBT Inclusive Education.
We manage the national platform lgbteducation.scot and deliver the national two-stage professional learning course ‘Delivering LGBT Inclusive Education’ on behalf of the Scottish Government. We also deliver workshops for primary and secondary school pupils, and create quality teaching resources.
We also run the Digital Discourse Initiative with international partners, a new programme complementing our core work which provides schools with tools and strategies to address the growing impact of disinformation, online hate, and prejudicial conspiracy narratives.
Role Overview and Responsibilities
As our Operations Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation. You will handle core operational functions including organisational inboxes, our CRM system, school enquiries, and the main organisational calendar. You will support internal coordination by organising team meeting agendas, scheduling planning sessions, and maintaining systems that keep our work flowing efficiently.
You will also contribute to the development and upkeep of our websites, ensuring content, resources, and news are accurate and up to date. The role includes supporting the planning and delivery of events, coordinating logistics, communications, and on the day operations.
Communications and stakeholder engagement form another part of the role, including sending updates via Mailchimp, handling teacher communications, and identifying opportunities for news and promotional content. You will oversee stock management, travel and accommodation bookings, and help develop internal systems to streamline organisational processes.
This position requires a highly organised, detail oriented individual who can manage multiple systems, prioritise tasks effectively, and complete work to a consistently high standard without the need for supervision.
This role is best suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and has a proven track record of accuracy and operational reliability. The successful candidate will be proactive, dependable, and capable of managing competing tasks across email, calendar, website, CRM, and logistical systems.
Top job! Strategic Partnerships and Delivery Lead
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th December 2025
We’re on a journey to create fairer communities by facilitating 10 million social entrepreneurs globally by 2030. Do you want to help make this a reality?
We’re seeking a qualified and experienced leader to join our team as our Strategic Partnerships and Development Lead.
Reporting to the Head of Adult Learning, you will lead and expand the Academy’s work, delivering on contracted programmes and driving new business opportunities.
In this role, you will shape the growth of our learning offering by forging impactful partnerships, managing client relationships, and overseeing high-quality programme delivery. You will take responsibility for meeting ambitious targets while ensuring our work continues to create meaningful and measurable impact.
Playing a central role in strategic planning you will manage the team to deliver operational plans that maximise performance, reach, and programme effectiveness. This requires an effective line manager, who champions team wellbeing and provides mentoring and coaching to help them build their skills and capacity.
You will support strategy execution, sales activity, facilitator engagement, process improvement, financial oversight, quality assurance, contract compliance, monitoring and evaluation, and client account management—helping to secure the long-term sustainability and success of the Academy and being a key contributor to organisational development.
Having the right mindset, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet so if you think your experience, skills and attitude will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mindset, we would welcome an application from you.
Organisation profile:
At the Social Enterprise Academy, we believe social entrepreneurs play an essential role in changing the world.
We strengthen their role in local communities through transformational learning programmes that will increase their community impact.
Our programmes are accredited, responsive to learner needs, and are delivered by experienced Facilitators who are social change leaders themselves.
Since 2004, we have delivered over 1,900 learning programmes to 28,000+ learners in over 30 countries. We have also engaged over 55,000 young people around the world, using social enterprise as a tool to help them reach their full potential and create positive change in their communities.
Are you passionate about the power of data to drive real-world change? Do you have the analytical skills to turn complex information into actionable insights that improve young people's lives? MCR Pathways is looking for an enthusiastic and rigorous Evidence and Impact Officer to join our Systems, Evidence and Impact team in Glasgow.
About the Role:
This pivotal role supports the continuous improvement of our mentoring programme by ensuring we have a robust evidence base. You will be instrumental in evaluating our impact on young people, mentors and the wider education system, ensuring our decisions are always evidence-based and aligned with our mission.
Key responsibilities:
- Data Analysis: Conduct thoughtful and robust quantitative and qualitative data analysis to generate actionable insights for internal teams and stakeholders.
- Evaluation: Support the development of our Outcomes Evaluation Framework and monitoring tools.
- Data Visualisation: Use tools like Tableau/Looker Studio to create clear and accessible data visualisations and reports.
- Consultation: Organise and lead consultative meetings with Young People (YP) ambassadors and volunteer mentors to gather direct, qualitative feedback.
- System Improvement: Work with regional teams to continuously improve our monitoring and evaluation systems and data collection methods.
- Impact Reporting: Produce evidence and impact reports for a variety of internal and external audiences, including annual reports for schools/LAs, funders and our annual review.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor, evaluate and report regularly on the Outcomes and Evaluation Framework, clearly showing the difference we are making as well as areas for improvement.
- Stakeholder Support: Provide relevant data to support policy and operational priorities, funding applications, and collaborative research with external partners.
About you:
- Proven experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and interpretation.
- Experience in planning, structuring, and developing detailed Impact reports.
- Proficiency in using data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker Studio, Google Sheets).
- Experience of practical monitoring and evaluation processes, with a good understanding of different M&E methods.
- Ability to interpret complex data and present it in clear, concise language to a variety of audiences, including internal teams and external stakeholders.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with an ability to work creatively and collaboratively to generate insights in a complex environment.
- The ability to communicate naturally and empathetically with young people.
About MCR Pathways:
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as South East and North East England. We are committed to helping young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our mentoring programme has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.
Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, Living Pensions Employer, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.
Purpose of the Role:
The Volunteer Support Coordinator will develop and enhance Sunny Govan Community Radio’s volunteer programme, providing structured support, training, and development opportunities. The role is critical for creating a high-quality volunteer experience, ensuring volunteers are empowered, valued, and able to contribute meaningfully to the organisation.
The Coordinator will document processes and systems to help the organisation move towards the ‘Investing in Volunteers’ (IiV) standard, the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management. Working towards IiV demonstrates our commitment to providing an outstanding volunteer experience, shows volunteers and potential volunteers how much they are valued, and provides confidence in Sunny Govan Community Radio’s ability to deliver effective volunteer support.
The role will also provide targeted support for volunteers facing barriers, including those in recovery, with mental health challenges, disabilities, or learning difficulties. It will support volunteers in achieving recognised awards, such as the Saltire Award or the King’s Award for Volunteering.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment & Induction
- Recruit 21 new volunteers from across Govan and the surrounding areas, ensuring diversity and inclusion, with priority for those experiencing disadvantage and barriers to volunteering. Priority groups include people in recovery, asylum seekers and refugees and women and girls.
- Deliver inductions, including safeguarding, health & safety, and office and broadcasting procedures.
- Ensure volunteers understand their roles, responsibilities, and organisational expectations.
Volunteer Support & Development
- Provide one-to-one or small group support and supervision for new volunteers and 100 existing volunteers, including regular well-being check-ins.
- Develop Personal Development Plans where appropriate — prioritising new volunteers seeking structured development, awards, or facing barriers.
- Support volunteers to access accredited volunteering awards (Saltire / King’s Award).
- Monitor and review volunteer progress, providing constructive feedback.
- Develop new volunteering opportunities aligned to volunteer interests, abilities, and organisational needs.
- Implement structured support and training programmes to enhance volunteer skills and engagement.
- Introduce procedures and systems to align with IiV standards, supporting continuous improvement in volunteer management practices.
Teamwork & Organisational Contribution
- Work proactively as part of a small team, supporting colleagues across programming, events, and operations.
- Assist during busy periods and organisational ‘pinch points’ — such as festivals, major broadcasts, and community events — ensuring volunteer support remains strong during key delivery times.
Community & Partnership Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with local organisations, schools, and community groups to expand volunteering pathways.
- Support outreach to adults and young people in recovery, those with complex needs, and other marginalised groups.
- Promote Sunny Govan Community Radio volunteering opportunities to the wider community.
Compliance & Quality Standards
- Lead initiatives to work towards Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection requirements.
- Assist in reporting, monitoring, and evaluation for funders and partners.
Strategic Contribution
- Advise the Development Manager on volunteer engagement strategies and development opportunities.
- Contribute to organisational planning, ensuring volunteer programmes align with strategic goals.
- Begin using IiV indicators to benchmark practice, identify areas for improvement, and promote a ‘best in class’ volunteer experience.
Person Specification Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience coordinating, supporting, or managing volunteers.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and wellbeing in a community or voluntary sector context.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Ability to motivate, support, and develop individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience supporting volunteers with barriers, including recovery, mental health, disabilities, or learning difficulties.
Personal Attributes
- Strong team player, willing to contribute beyond core responsibilities when required.
- Enthusiastic about Sunny Govan Community Radio’s mission
- Ability to inspire and motivate volunteers
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and priorities
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with tact
Working arrangements
- Flexible hours
- Some evening and weekend work will be required
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience in community media, radio, or creative arts.
- Knowledge of the Govan/Glasgow communities and local social challenges.
- Experience in designing volunteer training programmes and Personal Development Plans.
- Familiarity with volunteer awards such as the Saltire Award or King’s Award for Volunteering.
- Knowledge of Investing in Volunteers (IiV) standards and accreditation process.
Key Outcomes
- A structured, supported, and inclusive volunteer programme across Sunny Govan Community Radio.
- Volunteers achieving accredited awards (Saltire / King’s Award) and personal development milestones.
- Increased volunteer satisfaction, retention, and skill development.
- Enhanced support for volunteers in recovery, with mental health challenges, or facing other barriers.
- Demonstrable compliance with best practice standards in volunteer management, including IiV accreditation.
- Improved organisational capacity and community impact through volunteer contributions.
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