Estates and Maintenance Manager
- Full time
- from £38,353
- On site: Tiphereth Camphill Community, Colinton, Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd February 2026
- Advertised from 30th January 2026
- Salary subject to annual pay review. 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (with occasional flexibility).
Role
Tiphereth Camphill is a vibrant vocational community in Edinburgh supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to live, work and grow together. Home to around 50 people, Tiphereth offers a blend of shared homes and individual tenancies, alongside a range of social enterprises, workshops and meaningful work opportunities.
At Tiphereth, we value each person equally. We work associatively, nurture authentic relationships and strive to create a life of purpose, growth and shared experience.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Estates and Maintenance Manager to take strategic and operational responsibility for our diverse estate of twelve properties, workshops, external spaces and community infrastructure.
This is a key leadership role within the organisation, combining hands-on estates management with compliance, planning, budgeting and people management. You will play a vital part in ensuring our buildings, grounds and systems are safe, well maintained and developed in ways that enhance community life and support meaningful work opportunities for the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on all estates, property maintenance and capital improvement planning
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety, statutory inspections and certification
- Manage digital systems for safety and compliance records
- Act as main point of contact for contractors, regulators and insurers
- Line manage the Maintenance Officer and Maintenance Assistants
- Develop and manage estates and maintenance budgets
- Deliver an Estates Plan in partnership with senior colleagues
- Oversee community fleet management, including servicing and replacement planning
- Coordinate IT infrastructure, equipment and external IT support
- Maintain landlord, HMO and council tax registrations and exemptions
- Work collaboratively across the community to enable inclusive participation in estates-related activities
About You
You will be an organised, proactive estates professional who combines technical competence with strong communication and people skills. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and motivated by working in a values-led, community-based environment.
You will bring:
- Experience managing a complex, multi-building estate
- Strong planning, budgeting and project management skills
- Up-to-date knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
- Confidence managing contractors, inspections and remedial works
- Experience of line management and team leadership
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Office and digital systems)
- A respectful, inclusive approach that values diversity and participation
Desirable:
- Practical experience in property maintenance or grounds work
- Health & Safety or compliance qualifications
- Manual handling or safe working practice training
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave: 36 days, increasing with service up to 40 days
- Competitive pension: 9% total contribution (5% employer / 4% employee)
- Company sick pay scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Optional private medical insurance after probation
- A meaningful role within a supportive and purpose-driven community
Additional Information
This role requires a full UK driving licence and PVG clearance. Tiphereth is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity.
Application notes
For further information relating to this opening please contact: Richard Costigan at: richard.costigan@tiphereth.org.uk
To apply for this position visit: tiphereth.org.uk/jobs and complete the application form.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd February. With interviews held week commencing 9th March 2026.
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Supported Living Co Worker – Part time
- Full time or Part time
- £26,186
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 2nd February 2026
We are seeking part-time workers who share our values and have the experience and skills to support adults with autism and learning disabilities, within their homes (Supported Living), to access meaningful work, and to have fun and develop relationships. We have a few posts available with different contracted hours so please get in touch to discuss hours.
Previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable, as is a good understanding of autism and the needs of people who use different forms of communication and a confidence in working with people with behaviour that challenges.
Tiphereth is a Camphill community based on the edge of the Pentland hills in Edinburgh supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in a range of day services, supported living, residential care, and social enterprises.
Key Tasks
- To build relationships with people using a person-centred approach founded on dignity and respect for individuality, and that enables choice and control
- To provide shared support, 1:1 and 2:1 support.
- To work positively with any behaviours of concern.
- To provide care and support with personal / intimate care tasks, administering medication safely, assisting a person’s mobility safely including using equipment, supporting meals, social activities, outings and attending appointments.
- To support people to live in a rich environment, manage a tenancy and build a home.
- To share and support members with daily cleaning tasks and maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing working/living environments
- To support people to participate as fully as possible in tasks and activities that interest and engage them, developing skills and a sense of purpose and value
- To act as keyworker for some people taking a lead role in ensuring outcomes, support plans and risk assessments are reviewed at least every 6 months.
- To build good relations with families, carers, and other relevant professionals.
- To plan, organise and facilitate group and individual activities
- To work as an effective member of a team following agreed procedures, and contributing to professional discussions and a positive team working environment
- Support members both inside the home, but also to utilise the outside spaces, supporting gardening, growing vegetable and plants, and enjoying nature.
Services Manager - Edinburgh and Lothian Area Services
- Full time
- £39,518 – £42,436
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 2nd February 2026
Embracing difference, leading change
We are seeking a dedicated Services Manager to join our Lothian Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who aligns with our organisational values and is passionate about driving positive change. If you are enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, we invite you to explore this role.
At Scottish Autism our organisational values are Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers and Contribution. These values are at the heart of everything we do.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation. We utilise and promote a coaching model to develop the autonomy of our teams. Successful candidates must possess strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, you will provide and maintain a quality service, where the focus will be on developing skills, strategies of intervention and maximising independence for those we support. You will have demonstrable experience of liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, developing and auditing various care and/or support plans, risk management, people management, and developing close links in the local community, promoting the service and the organisation.
One of the key outcomes for this role will include managing the direct service provision of a group of services to the highest quality and maintaining these services as autism specific. The successful candidate will also manage the financial and budgetary targets involved in the provision of these services and participate in the planning, update and review of these budgets.
Suitable candidates will have a relevant qualification as set by the SSSC such as SVQ level 4 in Health/Social Care and the Leadership in Management and Care Award; coupled with experience in a management role.
To view the full job description please click HERE:
Scottish Autism offers youa comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- 32 days holiday (which increases to 37 with your length of service)
- Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Various discounts via our discount platform and corporate partnerships
- Sector leading training from day one
- Non-contributory life assurance scheme
- Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package HERE
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Steve Mayes, Regional Manager via steve.mayes@scottishautism.org
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Please note, the successful candidate will be required to update their SSSC registration within 3 months of starting in post. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Full UK Driving License required for this role.
Assistant Manager (Part-Time)
- Part time
- £30,358 – £31,577 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th February 2026
Inclusion Alliance is currently recruiting for a part-time Assistant Manager to join our passionate, values-led team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to inclusive practice and supporting adults with high support needs to live fulfilling lives in their communities.
As Assistant Manager, you will:
- Support the management and development of a dedicated staff team
- Work closely with families, carers, and professionals
- Promote high-quality, person-centred support
- Help deliver our mission of inclusion and independence
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Energetic, innovative, and committed to inclusion
- A strong communicator who thrives in a team environment
- Experience working and supporting staff teams
- Experienced or ready to grow into a leadership role
- Qualified with SVQ in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Willing to work towards a recognised Manager’s Award in Health and Social Care (SCQF- level 8/ SVQ 4)
About Inclusion Alliance
Inclusion Alliance is a small, well-established organisation offering community-based daytime support to adults with high support needs. Our work is grounded in person-centred approaches that promote independence, participation, and ordinary life experiences.
What We Offer
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Funded SVQ qualifications and training opportunities
- 32 days annual leave per year (Pro rata)
- Regular supervision and professional support
- Access to employee wellbeing support app
- Free PVG checks
- A supportive, inclusive working environment where values come first
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.
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