- Advertised from 23rd January 2026
Role
Seescape
More than 160 years since it was founded as Fife Society for the Blind Seescape continues to provide high quality support to the visually impaired community in Fife. Our past is important but it is our future that will change lives. Our Chair took up office at November’s AGM and we have recently appointed a new CEO. This is an exciting time in the development of Seescape as we work towards implementing our 4 Strategic Ambitions and we are now looking for up to 3 Trustees to join our committed and engaged Board on this journey.
We are seeking Trustees who are strategic thinkers, collaborative, constructive, and able to act as charity ambassadors.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We particularly welcome applications from those with the following background and/or experience:
• Lived experience and/or knowledge of the Visual Impairment community
• Knowledge of networks and organisations in Fife
• Interest in and commitment to the values and strategic ambitions of Seescape and enthusiasm for leading the delivery of these.
• Knowledge or experience of the Public Sector, in particular Health Services.
The Board currently meets 6 weekly in Glenrothes on Thursday mornings. Trustees are encouraged to attend in person but online attendance is also possible. The position is voluntary but reasonable expenses can be claimed.
Trustees are required to be members of the PVG Scheme.
More information about the work of Seescape is available here:
Seescape | Fife Society for the Blind
Our Heritage Film
Application notes
If you would like to have an informal chat before submitting an application, please contact Bill Buchan, Chair, bill.buchan@seescape.org.uk
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and covering letter (no longer than two pages), to gemma.dickson@seescape.org.uk outlining your relevant experience and addressing the following:
• Why do want to be a Seescape Trustee?
• What relevant skills, expertise, and experience can you contribute to the role?
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Closing date and time: 11:59 pm on Sunday 1 March. Interviews will be held in Glenrothes in early March.
Top job! Head of People
- Full time
- £44,925 – £53,006
- On site: Glasgow or Dundee or Kirkcaldy
- Closing 1st February 2026
Are you passionate about shaping an exceptional workplace culture and driving organisational success through people? We’re looking for a dynamic Head of People to lead all things people related across our organisation by providing practical and professional leadership.
About Us
At Sense Scotland we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking a Head of People to champion our vision - to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.
About the role
As Head of People, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team. You will take responsibility for developing and implementing our People Strategy, covering Recruitment, HR, and Learning and Development, ensuring high quality, effective delivery, helping us become the “employer of choice” within the sector.
In this role you will
- Provide practical and professional People Leadership across the organisation
- Drive initiatives that support our development plans and future growth
- Build strong relationships and inspire confidence among peers and stakeholders
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the People function with confidence, clarity, and enthusiasm
- Deliver organisational objectives and provide clear focus for People teams
- Oversee and optimise digital HR systems (iTrent, JobTrain, LearnPro) and explore new digital innovations
- Act as a point of escalation for complex HR cases and mitigate organisational risk
- Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements and stay ahead of emerging changes
- Manage union relationships, develop a Staff Forum, and lead staff engagement initiatives including surveys
- Deliver efficient, creative recruitment strategies and reduce reliance on agency staff
- Develop career progression pathways for existing staff
- Oversee robust induction programmes and foster staff growth
- Continuously improve Learning & Development and explore external opportunities
- Keep policies and procedures relevant and up-to-date
- Build external partnerships to raise the profile of Sense Scotland
- Analyse People data to identify trends, risks, and measure success
About you
You will provide credible expertise and visible leadership, fostering trust and collaboration through strong communication and influencing skills. With a relevant SCQF Level 9 qualification or above and at least three years’ senior management experience, you have a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. As a values-driven leader, you take accountability while promoting an inclusive culture. You bring excellent interpersonal, organisational, and analytical skills and manage budgets responsibly. Your proactive, solutions-focused approach ensures deadlines are met, targets achieved, and projects deliver meaningful change.
This is an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference where it matters most. Apply today and start your journey with Sense Scotland.
Support Workers & Relief Support Workers
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 3rd October 2026
We are currently looking to recruit support workers to join our small team within Inclusion Alliance. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities to be included in the community and lead an ordinary life. Your work would involve helping people to access educational, social, leisure and work or volunteering opportunities in the community.
No experience or formal qualifications are necessary for the role although a caring nature, positive attitude and a sense of fun are important characteristics to have. New staff will receive paid training and undertake shadow shifts with experienced staff members during induction. We want new staff to feel ready and able to work prior to working on their own for the first time.
We have various vacancies available including part time and relief/casual positions in various locations throughout Edinburgh.
Working hours are based between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday
We have various permanent and casual vacancies available.
Relief/ Casual pay rate- £12.65 per hour
Candidates must be caring, motivated and have excellent communication skills whilst being committed to working in a person-centred way ensuring that support is built around the supported person’s wishes and needs.
Benefits include
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Funded SVQ 3 qualification and learning opportunity
- Paid annual leave entitlement
- Regular paid supervision sessions
- Regular paid training and development opportunities
- Daytime Monday to Friday working
- Working for a well-established small organisation where person centred values are at the core.Free 24/7 access to employee support app
Trusts & Statutory Manager
- Full time
- £32,101 – £36,130
- Remote: Home-based with occasional travel to our offices in Edinburgh and to external meetings with funders. Mindroom provide a nationwide service and, as such, welcome applications from across Scotland.
- Closing 30th January 2026
Role
The Trusts & Statutory Manager will take the lead on securing significant multi-year income from Statutory, Trusts & Foundations, and Institutional funders. This role is central to delivering Mindroom’s growth strategy and ensuring sustainable, long-term funding for our national services, research, digital innovation, and lived-experience programmes.
This role reports to the Head of Development and works closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and programme leads.
Organisation profile
As an organisation founded on lived experience, Mindroom champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent individuals by removing barriers, increasing opportunities, and shaping a more inclusive world.
Mindroom now enters a period of significant growth following a transformational year — including major multi-year investment, the expansion of our national services, and the development of a new digital strategy. As we scale, high-performing fundraising is essential to delivering the next phase of our impact.
We are now seeking an exceptional Trusts & Statutory Manager with deep expertise in Statutory and Trusts & Foundations fundraising to help shape and deliver our ambitious income strategy.
Top job! Development Manager – Registered Manager
- Full time
- £44,291 – £46,223
- On site: Edinburgh and The Lothians (services-based, with travel required)
- Closing 26th January 2026
Lead services. Strengthen quality. Support people to live well.
If you are a leader driven by strong values and have demonstrated success in providing top-quality, person-centred support within Scottish social care, we invite you to consider this unique opportunity. The Action Group is seeking two Development Managers—one for a permanent position and another for a 12-month fixed-term roleThis is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the quality, safety, and effectiveness of housing and care at home support services, enabling people to live independently in their own homes and communities.You will provide professional leadership to dispersed teams, ensure compliance with the Care Inspectorate and SSSC, and drive continuous improvement in line with the Health & Social Care Standards. You will also work closely with commissioners, partners, families, and people who use our services to ensure support is person-centred, reliable, and outcomes-focused.We are looking for a confident leader who combines strong regulatory knowledge with a compassionate, enabling approach to care and support.
About the role
As Development Manager (Registered Manager), you will:
- Hold Registered Manager responsibility for Housing Support and Care at Home services
- Provide professional leadership and line management to support service leaders
- Ensure services meet regulatory and legislative requirements
- Take a creative and responsive approach to the delivery of housing support and care at home services
- Promote and embed values-based approaches to service delivery
- Support the growth and development of The Action Group’s services, contributing to the ongoing delivery of the organisation’s Vision and Mission
Essential:
SSSC registration (or eligibility), management experience within Housing Support and/or Care at Home services, and strong knowledge of Scottish social care legislation.
Why join The Action Group?
You will join an organisation with a strong reputation for high-quality support, where leadership is values-led and people-focused. This is an opportunity to shape services, influence practice, and make a lasting impact on the lives of people across Edinburgh and The Lothians.
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