Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We are now recruiting for a part-time Governance and Executive Support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience to join a friendly, hardworking, passionate team.

The role of Governance and Executive Support is responsible for managing the organisation’s governance and interaction with the Board of Trustees. The position will support the Chief Executive, covering all aspects of time and correspondence management, to provide a vital and fast-moving service, which will help our organisation achieve its goals.

The role will suit someone who is organised, can work collaboratively, has a high level of computer literacy and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, especially MS Excel and Word, have previous governance issues, preferably will be qualified with the Chartered Governance Institute, self-motivated, has knowledge of Scotland’s third sector, and is a team worker with a willingness to learn.

Established in 1960, we are a social enterprise which provides meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability within Glasgow and surrounding areas. The service combines accessible social and enterprising activities and offers individualised support, empowering people to make a positive contribution to their community.

The successful candidate will undertake a senior role in the support of adults with a range of learning disabilities, and will encourage participation in economic, social enterprise and other activities that enable people to gain skills and confidence. The Social Enterprise Coordinator will play a lead role within the staff team and contribute positively to the development of the service.

The successful applicant will have experience of and a proven track record in leading a support team in the context of the post. The ability to play a proactive role in the promotion and development of the service, as well as excellent communication skills is also essential. Most importantly, the role requires a positive and empowering approach to the support of people purchasing the service at Fortune Works.

We offer excellent terms and conditions and training opportunities for all of our staff and you will benefit from being part of a vibrant and dedicated staff team.

Glasgow Women’s Aid provides information, support and temporary accommodation for women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. We have refuge accommodation, follow on services and outreach services both for women and children across Glasgow.

The purpose of this role is to provide therapeutic support to women experiencing domestic abuse, during their stay in refuge and as they move out into the community. This will involve providing innovative and creative 1-1 and group work support. You will provide person centred support to women as they move through their journey and will advocate to make sure that women’s voices are heard and their needs are met.

It is essential that you have experience of providing support to women who have experienced gender-based violence. A suitable qualification that meets with SSSC Housing Support registration is also required (examples would be HNC Social Services or SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare). The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Glasgow Women’s Aid. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you have a driving license and access to a car.

We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.

Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Volunteering Officer to join our Volunteering team.

Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.

What you need to know

Hours: 35 hours per week. We welcome conversations about working patterns during the recruitment process.

Contract type: Permanent

Location:Based at our head office in Merchant City, this role combines office-based work with travel to our venues and external events. Hybrid working is available, allowing you to balance time in the office and at home.

What you'll do

As a Volunteering Officer you’ll be a part of the established Volunteering Team, reporting to the Volunteering and Citizenship Manager. You’ll play an essential role in supporting all aspects of volunteer programme delivery, ensuring that our programmes are inclusive and inspiring for volunteers. Your work will make a visible and lasting difference. This could be:

• Supporting our communities
• Helping people get active
• Creating cultural experiences
• Or working behind the scenes to make it all happen

Who you are

We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!

We’re looking for:

• Experience of supervising person centred activities or services involving volunteers, including volunteer engagement, guidance or programme delivery.
• Experience of delivering training sessions, workshops or programmes.
• Demonstrable ability to supervise and motivate people.
• Ability to manage the day-to-day delivery of high-quality person-centred services.
• Understanding of volunteering principles and best practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to interact effectively with volunteers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organisational skills, including planning, scheduling and maintaining accurate records.
• Competent IT skills and experience in data collection and information management.

Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland. Use this to shape your application and show how your experience aligns with the job.

When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you.

If you still have questions about the role, please contact us at volunteering@glasgowlife.org.uk to arrange an informal chat.

What we offer

At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.

Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland.

We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:

Holiday

When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.

Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!

Pension

Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a Defined Benefit scheme that provides you with a secure pension for later life.

Support

Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

Discounts

As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store.

Flexibility and development

We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.

Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. To learn more, visit - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation.

What's next

To get started, complete our short application form. In this, you’ll fill out:

• Work history
• Qualifications/training
• Key questions like “Why are you a good fit for this role?”

Use the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section to guide your answers.

Important Dates:

The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 1 February 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week beginning 9 February 2026.

Who we are

Our Corporate Services teams keep Glasgow Life running at its best. From Business & Strategy, Finance, HR, Infrastructure, Marketing, Retail, they deliver the behind-the-scenes work that powers everything we do. Whether it's shaping strategy with sharp insights, crafting compelling messages, supporting our people, managing over 100 venues, or generating vital income—this team makes it happen.

Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life

We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities — where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Learn more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

We’re also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff. Learn more about our approach to Fair Work First here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/fair-work-first

We’re working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.