- Advertised from 9th January 2026
- 35 hours per week
- Leave: 26 days annual leave + 10 public holidays to be worked flexibly to suit the needs of the service
Role
Following recent major fundraising successes and the expansion of our services into the Scottish Borders, MYPAS is seeking a self-starting fundraiser to build and diversify our fundraising to support future growth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to use their experience and creativity to shape both the role and the fundraising function - working closely with the Chief Executive and Board to establish fundraising strategy and infrastructure.
With previous experience of fundraising in at least two of the following areas - individual giving, community and events fundraising, corporate giving, trusts and grants, public sector contracts – you will occupy a pivotal role in increasing the organisation’s capacity to provide our much-needed services for vulnerable young people.
With a primary focus on fundraising, the postholder will also work to support marketing and communications including developing social media.
With funding for our core activities largely secured, and strong prospects in the pipeline, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make the role their own and take our fundraising to the next level.
This post may require evening and occasional weekend work: some evening and weekend work may be necessary – based on advance notice and a TOIL system. The post requires flexibility during peak fundraising periods such as seasonal events and MYPAS run community events.
This is a full-time role but we would consider part-time hours.
For an informal chat about the post please contact Dave Evans (Chief Executive) on 0131 4540757
Place of work: Dalkeith/hybrid.
Travel throughout Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders including operating from other venues, may be required on an occasional basis.
Special conditions:
• The post may involve evening and occasional weekend working.
• You must be able to travel across Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders if required.
Application notes
Closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday the 26th of January 2026
For an application pack please download the documents below.
MYPAS
Promoting the health and wellbeing of young people in East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders
Midlothian Young Peoples Advice Service (MYPAS) promotes the health and wellbeing of young people across East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders and currently focuses on working in the areas of mental health, substance use and LGBT+ support. MYPAS is a community-based organisation with charitable status and based in Dalkeith.
Company No: 201002, Scottish Charity No: SC029543
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Office and Communications Administrator
- Full time
- £23,842
- On site: Dalkeith
- Closing 26th January 2026
Midlothian Young Peoples Advice Service (MYPAS) promotes the health and wellbeing of young people across East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders and currently focuses on working in the areas of mental health and substance use. MYPAS is a community-based organisation with charitable status and based in Dalkeith.
Working as part of busy Core Team, the post holder will offer administrative and fundraising support to MYPAS management and service teams designed to contribute towards MYPAS aims and objectives. The key areas of focus for this role are:
- Administrative support
- Meeting and events support
- Communications co-ordination including social media
- Production of reports and resources.
The successful candidate will have experience of providing administrative support in a service-based organisation, a good knowledge of general office procedures, excellent IT and literacy skills, and the ability to accurately manage databases and spreadsheets.
This post may require evening and occasional weekend work.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dave Evans on 0131 4540757
Place of work: The administrative base is in Dalkeith. Occasional travel throughout Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders including operating from other venues, may be required
Special conditions:
• The post may involve occasional evening and weekend working.
• You must be able to travel across Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders if required.
Top job! Director
- Full time or Part time
- £45,000 – £48,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 19th January 2026
The Director is the senior leader of Firefly International, responsible for driving the charity’s mission to support war-affected children through the provision of education, mental health and peacebuilding programmes delivered in genuine partnership with our overseas partners. This is a hands-on leadership role within a small, donation-dependent charity, suited to an adaptable allrounder who is motivated to lead growth and change rather than maintain the status quo. Firefly has a good track record and a good reputation and has both the will and the capacity to do more and do better, for the children it exists to serve. To do that, it needs to recruit the right Director.
Organisation Profile
Firefly International was established as an arts-based playgroup, as civil war was coming to an end in Bosnia, to bring Bosnia’s Croat, Serb and Muslim children together. The founder, Ellie Maxwell, was a student at the University of Edinburgh at the time. Firefly still works in Bosnia, supporting its locally registered partner, Svitac (Firefly in local language) which is based in Brcko in the north-east, where the population is divided between the three ethnicities. It runs daily classes for pre-school children, outreach sessions with high schools and a youth group for the 16+ age group. All activities aim to build tolerance between different ethnicities and tackle the ignorance that fuels hatred and fear.
Since 2016 it has also been working with a Syrian partner organisation, delivering trauma-informed education. Initially it was working just in the Syrian refugee communities in Turkey. Later, it began work in northern Syria and more recently it has begun teaching in and around Latakia in western Syria. This is the largest of our three programme areas and the one with the most pressing demands for expansion, in response to the gaps in education in Syria today.
Until 7th October 2023 we partnered with a child mental health centre in Gaza. We have had to close the centre but aim to return to Gaza when we can. Meantime, we partner with an Egyptian group who help child medical evacuees from Gaza with therapeutic and educational activities.
Firefly is a long-established charity, small but with a long reach and ambitious goals. It is distinctive in its stated aim of remaining with its partners for as long as it is needed and useful. It encourages the development of projects by local staff in response to local needs. Its income and scope have grown considerably in recent years. It is driven by the need to be as effective as it can be, supporting partners in their aspirations for the children and young people of their own communities.
The Role
This is a full-time role based in Edinburgh for a Director at Firefly International (open to discussing part time or flexible working arrangements). The Director will oversee the strategic direction, daily operations, and overall performance of the organisation. Key tasks include managing budgets, fundraising efforts, supervising staff and volunteers, maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations, and ensuring the effective delivery of programmes. The Director will also represent Firefly to stakeholders, including donors and international partners, and work to enhance its impact and visibility.
School Counsellors (Scottish Borders)
- Part time
- £35,165 – £37,178 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Scottish Borders with travel
- Closing 26th January 2026
MYPAS is a dynamic, values-driven organisation supporting the health and wellbeing of young people. We recently completed a successful competitive tendering process, winning the contract to deliver the Schools Counselling Service on behalf of Scottish Borders Council.
We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced counsellors to join our existing School Counselling team in the Scottish Borders to deliver this service to young people in the Scottish Borders. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing service, work within a dedicated team, and make a measurable difference to the lives of children and young people aged 10–18 in the Scottish Borders.
The postholder will be responsible for providing counselling with children and young people aged 10-18 who attend school or live within the Scottish Borders. The postholder will be attached to specific High School cluster(s).
Qualified to MSC/Diploma level in a counselling therapeutic discipline, a member of a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, COSCA) and have experience of working with children and young people, you will also be committed to delivering a service according to best practice and within community settings.
The postholder will work within a multi-disciplinary environment and work effectively with other agencies, especially schools, in partnership settings.
This post may require evening and occasional weekend work: some evening and weekend work may be necessary – based on advance notice and a TOIL system.
Special conditions:
· The contract will initially run until 31st March 2028
· The post will involve some planned early evening working and occasional weekend working – based on advance notice and a TOIL system
· You must be able to travel across the Scottish Borders and will be required to occasionally attend meetings in Midlothian or East Lothian
· MYPAS will contribute 6% to the company pension scheme
· The job will be initially on a 3 month probation period.
NOTE: We are open to both roles being combined and undertaken by one person.
In return for flexibility in working patterns and travel, we offer a supportive, reflective team culture, regular clinical and line management supervision, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. We also encourage autonomy and creativity in shaping your week to suit both the needs of the service and your own work–life balance.
Place of work: Counsellors will be linked to specific School Clusters with the Scottish Borders, however, travel throughout the region including operating from other venues will be required.
A full driving licence and access to transport or the ability to travel throughout the authority area are required. MYPAS reimburses mileage and supports remote working where appropriate and agreed by line management for administrative tasks.
Top job! Deputy Service Manager, Secure Care
- Full time
- £61,124 – £67,025
- On site: Montrose
- Closing 12th January 2026
To co-ordinate and manage the care house functions and thereby facilitate care staff in providing effective service delivery in line with stated organisational policies, procedures, aims and objectives.
Full details can be found on our website.
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