As Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity, we welcome applications from individuals who are looking to join us in our journey of protecting Scotland’s wildlife for the future.

From major species and landscape restoration projects, to managing our network of wildlife reserves and campaigning for nature, we work for Scotland’s wildlife year-round.

We give a voice to wildlife through our policy and campaigning work, demonstrate best practice through practical conservation work, engage with people to take positive action through our education programmes and events, and so much more.

The Role:

Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) is a project to deliver the essential protection measures required to secure the long-term future of red squirrels in Scotland and to ensure that systems are put in place to continue the delivery of these measures over the long term by working with other agencies with a stake in native species conservation and invasive non-native species management.

The NE Community Outreach Officer will contribute to the delivery of the “Grey Squirrel Urban Eradication Programme” by supporting targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control in Aberdeen City, in accordance with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels project plan.

Primary responsibilities include recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers and landowners to conduct rapid response monitoring; supporting the delivery of the programme; and raising awareness of, and building support for, the project within the local community.

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy working with volunteers, landowners, and the local community to engage and build support for conservation initiatives.
• Enjoy working as part of a diverse and dynamic team on a pioneering conservation project.
• Be highly committed to supporting the delivery of the “Grey Squirrel Urban Eradication Programme”, and self-motivated to address the challenges of working with an extremely low-density grey squirrel population.
• Be a good problem solver, with a willingness to adapt and learn new skills while supporting innovative methods to achieve grey squirrel eradication in an urban area.

The benefits

• Flexi time/Hybrid working
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes
• Weekly wellness hour
• Generous Sick pay allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and Development focus

At Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, love has no limits. We take a big picture view of what is best for dogs and cats; and a tireless, long-term approach to their care. Our mission is to protect loving homes, find loving homes and run a loving Home.

We are delighted to be recruiting and People and Culture Manager to join the People Team.

Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the Home's people and wellbeing strategies, focused on attracting, engaging, developing and retaining staff and volunteers while fostering a positive and nurturing environment.

The People and Culture Manager is a key member of our management and delivery team, contributing to and leading on the implementation of strategies and plans that shape our workforce, culture, and our volunteering and community engagement activities and growth aspirations.

You’ll be an experienced HR/People professional with a strong track record in leading people strategies. You’ll be confident managing change, advising managers on employment law, and delivering high-quality recruitment, learning and development, and employee relations support.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the world’s leading botanic gardens and a global centre for biodiversity science, horticulture and education. Our vision is of a positive future for plants, people and the planet. With the replanting of our stunning Victorian Palm House underway, with a view to fully reopening in Autumn 2026, we are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Engagement Assistant to help us deliver a vibrant programme of events, workshops and tours.

In this varied role, you’ll work closely with our Engagement team, volunteers, community partners and internal colleagues to support the smooth running of our cultural and community activities. Every day will be different: from helping plan event schedules and managing customer enquiries, to assisting with set‑ups, welcoming audiences, gathering feedback and even leading Palm House tours for a range of visitors. You’ll also play an important part behind the scenes — raising purchase orders, updating budgets, coordinating resources and ensuring our events meet high standards of accessibility, safety and inclusion.

We’re looking for someone who is a strong communicator with excellent organisational and administrative skills, who is confident working with community groups and supporting volunteers. You’ll be comfortable managing competing tasks and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as being knowledgeable and enthusiastic about horticulture, arts, culture or heritage and committed to delivering safe, welcoming and inclusive experiences for all.

Do you have a passion for supporting people living with dementia and their carers? Then come and lead our team of volunteers who have been making a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia and their carers for over four years. We want you to deliver and develop our service while meeting our aim of bringing light into the lives of our visitors. You can get a flavour of Past Times by watching this video which was compiled in August 2025.

Here is a quote from a carer who brings her parents, who both live with dementia: “Mum and Dad look forward to each session. They love the people, the music and the games. I love seeing them relaxed, joining in and looking more like themselves from before.”

We are a church-based project – reaching out with warm hospitality, friendship and support to anyone living with dementia, their carers and family members in the Rutherglen and Cambuslang area. We hope you will be respectful of our Christian ethos, but you do not need to share our faith.

Past Times is a member of Meeting Centres Scotland, which serves as a central hub for resources, guidance, and collaboration. We are also a member of Age Scotland and other networks which provide advice, training and support. Professional advice is always available as a Support Worker from Alzheimer Scotland and / or the Older Adult Mental Health Team based in Rutherglen Health Centre attend all our sessions.

This new post is funded until February 2028 by the Scottish Government’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. The full-time salary is £30,000, pro rata £12,000, rising to £12,720 in February 2027.