After School Club Manager (The Daily Project)
- Part time
- £34,242 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 23rd January 2026
- Advertised from 8th January 2026
- £21,914.88 - 24 hours per week.
Role
MAGDALENE:CC SCIO is seeking an experienced After School Club Manager (Development Phase) to lead The Daily Project, a new after-school childcare service serving families in East Edinburgh. This is a part-time management role (24 hours per week) focused on leadership, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and staff support, rather than routine face-to-face session delivery.
You will:
- Act as the named manager for a registered after-school care service
- Lead, support, and develop a small staff team
- Ensure compliance with Health and Social Care Standards
- Maintain safe staffing ratios, safeguarding practice, and high-quality play-based provision
- Work in partnership with parents, schools, and community partners
- Contribute to service development, evaluation, and inspection readiness
Applicants must:
- Be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in the Manager / Lead Practitioner category.
- Hold a relevant qualification at SCQF Level 7 or above (e.g. childcare, playwork, social services) OR demonstrate substantial relevant experience at supervisory/lead level.
- Have significant experience working with children in an out-of-school care, childcare, play work, or closely related setting
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and GIRFEC.
- Be willing and able to work towards any required qualification for SSSC registration.
- Be eligible to join the PVG Scheme for working with children.
Qualification Requirement (Work-Towards)
In line with SSSC requirements for managers of children’s services:
- You do not need to already hold a SCQF Level 9 Childhood Practice qualification at appointment
- You must commit to achieving a relevant SCQF Level 9 Childhood Practice qualification (or SSSC-accepted equivalent) within an agreed timeframe (normally up to 5 years)
Support for training and professional development will be provided, subject to funding and organisational policy.
Application notes
Closing Date: 23rd January 2026
Start Date: As soon as safely possible following safer recruitment checks.
Applications must be made online through our official form: forms.office.com/e/GwkpXY3D6K
For informal enquiries, please contact: Daily@magdalenecc.co.uk 0131 669 8760 / 07545 804034
We are looking for Trustees to join our Board
Our Association oversees and promotes a diverse range of activities within the Southside Community Centre. Situated in central Edinburgh, the Centre serves the diverse local community. Its activities also attract individuals from across the city and South-East Scotland. Supported by major grant-funding from a broad range of organisations, including sizable financial support from the National Lottery, the Association is currently extending the use of the Centre’s facilities to more community activities. A major opportunity has emerged to develop the Centre as part of the recently issued Community Centre Strategy issued by the City of Edinburgh Council. We now wish to take advantage of this Council initiative to support a greater range of ways with which to enhance the well-being of the community.
The Association is led by a Board of Trustees. We are seeking to recruit a small number of motivated individuals to help govern our growing charity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from those with specialist knowledge, skills and experience in:
- Community learning, development and stakeholder engagement
- Business or legal background
- Governance and leadership
- Strategic planning
- Finance
This is an exciting time to join our charity as we have celebrated various successes over the past two years including: recruiting our first Chief Executive, extending our community centre opening hours to include weekends, expanding the range of services we deliver, and significantly increasing the amount of external grant funding we receive. We look forward to continuing to achieve further success as we continue to develop our services, including re-launching our new in-house community café and developing a long-term strategic plan.
We are keen that our Board reflects our diverse local community and we therefore welcome individuals from all minority and disadvantaged groups.
This is therefore a challenging and rewarding time to join our charity as we look towards the future. Over coming months, we need to: agree a new lease arrangements with our landlord, City of Edinburgh Council, explore and decide upon the long-term future of how our building is managed, while continuing to sustain and grow the range of services we currently provide.
We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board
Our current Treasurer has recently moved away from Edinburgh, and our Board of Trustees is therefore seeking a new Treasurer to oversee the Associations finances. The turnover has recently increased to approximately £100,000 pa and is rising due to our increased activity and our ability to attract substantial external funding.
The Treasurer is also a Trustee and a member of the Association’s Board of Trustees. The responsibilities of Treasurer and Trustees are set out below.
Our Association oversees and promotes a diverse range of activities within the Southside Community Centre. Situated in central Edinburgh, the Centre serves the diverse local community. Its activities also attract individuals from across the city and South-East Scotland. Supported by major grant-funding from a broad range of organisations, including sizable financial support from the National Lottery, the Association is currently extending the use of the Centre’s facilities to more community activities A major opportunity has emerged to develop the Centre as part of the recently issued Community Development plan issued by the City of Edinburgh Council. We now wish to take advantage of this Council initiative to support a greater range of ways with which to enhance the well-being of the community.
This is an exciting time to join our charity as we have celebrated various successes over the past two years including; recruiting our first Chief Executive, extending our community centre opening hours to include weekends, expanding the range of services we deliver, and significantly increasing the amount of external grant funding we receive. We look forward to continuing to achieve further success as we continue to develop our services, including re-launching our new in-house community café and developing a long-term strategic plan.
It is also a challenging and rewarding time to join our charity as we look towards the future. Over coming months, we need to; agree a new lease arrangements with our landlord, City of Edinburgh Council, explore and decide upon the long-term future of how our building is managed and continue to sustain (and also grow) the range of services we currently provide.
The Eric Liddell Community is a local care charity and community hub in the South West of Edinburgh delivering a range of services throughout the City. Founded in 1980 in memory of Eric Liddell, the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist, our mission is to be at the heart of the community, enhancing health and wellbeing and improving people’s lives.
We are seeking an inspiring Chief Executive Officer to lead The Eric Liddell Community into an exciting new chapter of growth and impact. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic, visionary leader with a proven ability to guide organisations to success.
We’re looking for someone with a strong track record in organisational leadership, financial management, and operational excellence. While experience in the third sector is highly valued, it’s not essential—what matters most is your ability to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and deliver meaningful change for the communities we serve.
As CEO, you will work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to shape the future direction of The Eric Liddell Community. You will have overall responsibility for the organisation, including strategic leadership and oversight of the charity’s core care services.
Training and Wellbeing Co-ordinator
- Part time
- £27,099 pro-rata
- Remote: Home Based and Fife Wide Delivery
- Closing 6th February 2026
Established over 80 years ago, Youth 1st is the leading support agency for youth organisations, youth groups, youth workers, volunteers and young people in Fife.
Youth 1st provides services which increase the effectiveness and capacity of our members who engage with young people in the youth work sector in Fife. We support and empower youth workers, volunteers and organisations, leading to strong and resilient community-based youth work, which in turn will improve the life experiences and opportunities of young people.
We have an established membership consisting of a number of youth clubs, groups and organisations from throughout Fife. Most of our member groups are organised and run by volunteers.
Our highly experienced staff team offer support, advice, access to training and events to all our members across Fife. We are a valued Youth Work partner in both the Local and National Voluntary Youth Work Sectors and work closely with our partners in Fife Council, NHS Fife, Fife Voluntary Action and other agencies across Fife.
Following the success of our b:connected programme funded through the Community Health and Wellbeing fund, we are excited to be seeking a Training and Wellbeing Co-ordinator to continue and expand this important work across Years 5 and 6.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support volunteers, youth workers, and sector leaders across Fife — helping those who support others to reconnect, recharge and feel inspired again.
About the Role:
You will coordinate and deliver a programme of support sessions, workshops, training, and events for people working and volunteering in the voluntary youth work sector across Fife.
Your work will focus on improving health and wellbeing.
The role includes two key strands:
- Leadership support sessions – creating safe, supportive spaces for third sector leaders to connect, seek peer support, and reduce stress and burnout.
- Health and wellbeing workshops – organising and/or delivering sessions based (but not limited to) on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, supporting volunteers and youth workers to improve their own wellbeing and build confidence in supporting the young people they work with.
The project will culminate in a large Health and Wellbeing Event in March 2028 for the youth work sector across Fife.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience in the voluntary, community, or youth work sector
- Is confident facilitating groups and building positive relationships
- Has a strong understanding of health and wellbeing (or willingness to develop this)
- Is organised, proactive, and able to manage events and programmes
- Brings empathy, warmth, and genuine passion for supporting those who support others
Why Join Us?
Many volunteers and youth workers are emotionally exhausted after several extremely challenging years. This role offers a chance to make a real, lasting difference — strengthening the people who hold communities together and improving outcomes for young people across Fife.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and forward-thinking team environment.
- Flexible home-based working with Fife-wide engagement.
- Opportunities for professional development.
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