Finance & Audit Committee Chair (Volunteer Trustee)
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Scotland wide
- Closing 16th February 2026
- Advertised from 14th January 2026
- Approx. 1 day per month.
Role
We want Scotland to be the best place for refugees to thrive, challenge injustice, achieve their ambitions and empower their communities, no matter where they have come from or how they arrived.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven individual to join our Board as a Trustee and take on the additional role of Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee.
This is a pivotal governance role, providing leadership and assurance around the organisation’s financial strategy, controls, risk management and long-term financial sustainability. Working closely with the Board Chair, Deputy Chief Executive and Senior Finance Manager, you will help ensure robust financial oversight while supporting thoughtful, forward-looking discussion at Board level.
About You
We are particularly interested in candidates who bring:
- Senior-level financial leadership experience, with the confidence to guide Boards through complex financial decisions
- Experience of contributing to Finance, Audit or Risk Committees
- Strong understanding of financial governance, audit and risk management
- The ability to provide both support and constructive challenge, acting as a strategic partner to the executive team
- Sound judgement, personal integrity and a strong alignment with our mission and values
About us
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.
The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Application notes
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Top job! Impact and Improvement Manager
- Full time
- £41,526
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 2nd February 2026
At Scottish Refugee Council we believe data isn’t just numbers – it’s key to understanding the lives we touch and the change we create. We’re looking for an Impact and Improvement Manager to lead our dedicated Data and Impact team and ensure we measure, learn and improve to do ever better for the people and communities we serve.
What you’ll do:
- Lead a small, passionate team focused on impact measurement and continuous improvement
- Transform data into meaningful insights that inspire action and learning
- Work across the organisation to embed a culture of learning and evidence- based decision-making
What you’ll bring:
- Experience in impact measurement, data analysis or continuous improvement
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team
- A commitment to using evidence to drive positive change for people and communities.
This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to shape change and help us create a fairer, more compassionate world.
About us
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.
The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Employee benefits package
- 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
- Progressive salary structure
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Union recognition
- Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
- Enhanced pay benefits
- Enhanced pension
- Counselling & coaching service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Death in service & 24-hour GP service
SLT Administrator
- Full time
- £25,740
- Hybrid: Glasgow Office (with occasional home working)
- Closing 19th January 2026
We are seeking an organised and experienced Administrator to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders and the Executive Assistant to the CEO.
This varied role includes diary and meeting management, preparing agendas and minutes, monitoring SLT inboxes, processing expenses, maintaining accurate records, and supporting internal and external events. You will also provide occasional reception cover and deputise for the Executive Assistant when required.
You will have strong administrative experience, excellent organisational and IT skills, confidence working with senior stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and attention to detail. Experience in the voluntary sector, event coordination or reception duties is desirable.
About us
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.
The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Employee benefits package
- 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
- Progressive salary structure
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Union recognition
- Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
- Enhanced pay benefits
- Enhanced pension
- Counselling & coaching service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Death in service & 24-hour GP service
Refugee Festival Scotland Programming Fellow
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 5th February 2026
Refugee Festival Scotland is a unique community and arts festival dedicated to achieving positive and lasting social change. Co-ordinated by Scottish Refugee Council, the Festival is held across Scotland every June and provides a platform for refugee communities to showcase their skills, talents and cultures and to tell new, more positive stories about integration and diversity in Scotland. In 2026, the Festival will run from 12th – 21st June.
We are looking for a Programming Fellow to join our team and develop a strand of the 2026 Festival. The fellowship is presented as a learning and development opportunity for an emerging producer or curator to gain hands-on experience in festival programming and programming operations. The Fellow will work closely with the Festival team and will be supported to develop and deliver a programme of events.
The Fellow should have a demonstrated interest in the arts and themes of migration, but no previous programming experience is required. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to provide a short proposal for the event(s) they would like to develop.
We invite applications from all programming specialisms and backgrounds, including music, performing arts, film, poetry, visual arts, heritage and socially engaged practice. Applicants should have lived experience of seeking refugee protection and be living in Scotland at the time of applying. This role will be subject to basic disclosure Scotland.
An information session for applicants will be held online on Monday 26th January, 4-5pm. To attend, register at: Information session: 2026 Programming Fellowship – Monday 26 January, 4-5pm (Zoom)
About us
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.
The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Fellowship benefits package (pro rata)
- 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Union recognition
- Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
- Enhanced pay benefits
- Counselling & coaching service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Death in service & 24-hour GP service
Top job! Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Full time
- £58,000 – £65,000
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 2nd February 2026
About Us
The Bridges Programmes is a third sector organisation dedicated to supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and anyone for whom English is a second language, supporting their social, educational, and economic integration in Glasgow. We deliver employability programmes, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses, and accredited training, working in partnership with local communities, employers, and service providers.
We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and visionary leader to guide our organisation through its next chapter — sustaining our impact, strengthening our financial resilience, deepening our reach and partnership working, and evolving our services to meet changing needs.
Purpose of the Role
The CEO will lead, manage, and develop The Bridges Programme, ensuring its sustainability, growth, and relevance, while upholding our values and commitment to inclusion, equality and opportunity.
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