Getting Better Together Ltd (GBT) is a community centred health initiative which was established in 2000 with the aim of promoting the health & wellbeing of residents living in North Lanarkshire including the Fortissat Ward, Shotts, Springhill, Dykehead, Stane, Torbothie, Harthill, Eastfield, Salsburgh, Allanton/Hartwood. At the heart of Shotts, GBT's Healthy Living Centre was established twenty-three years ago.

Since its creation 2000, GBT has become a leader in the arena of community led health improvement with a record of success delivering high quality, effective community-led health improvement services. It is a successful, respected organisation widely recognised by statutory, voluntary sector partners and the individuals we work with.

Over the last 25 years, Getting Better Together has witnessed the sort of transformations normally reserved for feel good films. At GBT, sports, exercise, healthy eating, and other community participatory activities aren’t just about improving health, they’re turning people’s lives around, transforming stereotypes and giving our community opportunities they were previously excluded from.

GBT are a courageous organisation, pushing boundaries and challenging ingrained perceptions about what it means to be healthy. Our success has shown that wellbeing is not wholly dependent on how financially well off you are: Everything GBT does is inspired and informed by the practical needs of the people on our doorstep.

We now have vacancy for a full time (35 Hrs) Cycle Development Officer. The main aim of the role is to oversee and develop the cycling programme at GBT. The Trackside Bikes Training and Repair Centre programme delivers a range of cycling services including bike repairs, servicing, loans, retail, and education. Alongside this, the postholder will play a key role in delivering outdoor cycling to a range of multidisciplinary groups across North Lanarkshire, working with people of all ages from the most deprived communities.

A core element of the role is working directly with disadvantaged children and young people, including those with behavioural needs, Additional Support Needs (ASN), and those who may face barriers to engagement in traditional education or training settings. The postholder will be expected to provide a supportive, and inclusive approach that helps young people build confidence, skills, and positive relationships with learning.

Acting as an ambassador for cycling and active travel in North Lanarkshire, the postholder will work closely with the staff team, Getting Better Together, key local stakeholders, schools, and the wider community to promote the benefits of cycling, active travel, and skills development.

Summary of main responsibilities

• Overall operational control and management of the Bureau within guidelines laid down by the Board and Membership Standards agreed by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS)

• Overall management of all paid and unpaid staff (volunteers)

• Ensure that all aspects of client enquiries are efficiently and effectively dealt with.

• Represent the Bureau positively to all other agencies or organisations.

• Design and develop along with the Board the Bureau’s strategic aims.

• Responsibility for ensuring effective use of IT.

General Management Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen the role of the bureau within the community including positive partnerships with other Bureaux.

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all activities of the Bureau in conjunction with the Board.

• To ensure that the Bureau fully complies with the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice Scotland membership scheme.

• Ensure that the bureau’s quality of advice including case recording is of the highest quality, ensuring that Scottish National Standards (SNS) are met.

Management of staff

• Ensure that there are always sufficient staff and volunteers so that the volunteer led generalist advice services run smoothly.

• Recruit and select volunteers with the Office Manager ensuring training is undertaken to meet required competence standards.

• Ensure the Bureau fully complies with equal opportunities and updated policies as required.

• Provide staff support, supervision, appraisal, and development.

• Hold staff and volunteer meetings as required and ensure discussion on relevant Bureau matters.

• Ensure staff information records including appraisal, training and sick absence records fully comply with GDPR requirements.

• To work in conjunction with the Office Manager to ensure that all enquiries are dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible including accuracy and quality of advice given to clients to comply with GDPR, CAS and SNS principles.

• Ensure that advice related policies and procedures are fit for purpose and up to date.

Finance and Budgeting

• Control Bureau spend within limits set by The Board.

• Ensure an accurate record of all income and expenditure is maintained.

• Arrange preparation of monthly accounts and financial projections.

• To advise the Board on matters of operational expenditure including costings as required.

• To assist the Treasurer or any other appropriate Board member in the preparation of annual accounts and AGM reports including annual reports.

• Ensure Bureau and projects are adequately funded by making applications to funding bodies with the approval of the Board and comply with the Bureau Fundraising Strategy.

Representing Coatbridge Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

• Liaise with members and officers of North Lanarkshire Council and participate in appropriate council groups.

• Represent the Bureau positively in local networks as required.

• Maintain and develop relationships with funders and local agencies.

• Liaise and maintain and develop links with other voluntary organisations including membership of Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL).

• Contribute to and participate in the activities of CAS and associated groups.

• Maintain and develop the Bureau’s role and relationship with CAS and other national agencies.

Audit and Quality Assurance

• Assist in the CAS audit by compiling information, providing up to date policies, and meeting their requirements.

• Implement a quality control system for the monitoring of the service provided to clients.

• Prepare full, accurate and regular reports on all Bureau activities as required by the Board.

• Ensure that the bureau works to SNS for information and advice.

• Ensure that the bureau fully complies with the CAS agreed complaints process.

• Statutory returns to OSCR and Companies House

Administration

• To ensure that there is an effective system in place to provide a quality advice system to clients to minimise delays in answering client enquiries and provide advice.

• To ensure that the Bureau premises and equipment are maintained to as high a standard as possible and that all requirements of Health & Safety legislation are met.

• Seek opportunities for press and media coverage to promote and highlight the work of the CAB.

• Provide the Board with reports and policy guidance as required.

• Ensure that the Bureau makes statistical, legal, and social policy returns to CAS to adhere to membership requirements.

• Ensure that all returns to statutory bodies are completed accurately and timeously to ensure legal compliance.

• Ensure that Bureau conducts local social policy work as required.

• To keep abreast of latest developments within the advice and charity sector and discuss any changes required at Board meetings.

• Organise and prepare necessary paperwork for Board members for the bi-monthly or as required, Board meetings.

• Liaise with accountant re annual accounts and payroll.

Management of Bureau IT facilities

• Have overall responsibility for and ensure the effectiveness and secure use of all IT, communication systems, and procedures to ensure the smooth operation of Bureau objectives.

• Ensure that all staff and volunteers have access to, and are adequately trained in, the Bureau IT systems and software applications to perform their duties effectively.

• Advise the Board, on matters of IT planning, security, maintenance, and budgeting.

• Ensure and fully adhere to all aspects of GDPR for full compliance and provide regular training to all users to avoid data breaches.

To undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Board.

We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency.

The Scottish Seas Roadshow (SSR) is an exciting National Lottery Heritage Grants funded programme to expand ocean literacy and understanding and enhance marine community engagement across Scotland. Awarded in December 2025, the programme is funded by nearly £200,000 of lottery money to engage communities and particularly children in marine conservation activity and its importance.

We are currently looking for a Scottish Seas Roadshow Engagement Officer to join us on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week for a three year, fixed-term contract.

The Scottish Seas Roadshow is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to recruit for this three-year role.

The Benefits

- Salary of £26,500 - £31,000 per annum

- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)

- Extra time off at Christmas

- 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)

- Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation)

- Flexible working and remote-first approach

- Health and wellbeing support, plus an employee assistance programme

- A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice

- Cycle-to-work scheme

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a confident community engagement professional with a passion for marine conservation to join our values-led organisation.

You’ll enjoy a hugely varied and creative role that puts you right at the heart of communities, giving you the chance to design and deliver engaging activities, and see first-hand the difference your work makes in building ocean literacy and long-lasting pro-ocean action.

In return, you’ll be supported by a friendly, solutions-focused team that truly lives its values, offering flexibility, trust and balance alongside the opportunity to shape national conversations around ocean literacy, equity and environmental action in Scotland.

What You’ll Do

As the SSR Engagement Officer, you will deliver an engaging, inclusive programme of outreach and education that connects people with the sea and builds a lasting legacy of pro-ocean activity.

Leading the delivery of the Scottish Seas Roadshow, you’ll run engaging sessions in schools, youth groups, and community settings, and co-ordinate citizen science and public events across diverse audiences.

You’ll co-create resources that support learning and mobilisation, establish and chair a community focus group to shape the programme, and ensure all activities reflect the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Additionally, you will:

- Deliver outreach events, including beach cleans and citizen science activities

- Promote the programme via in-person and digital channels

- Help develop ocean literacy policy

- Support volunteer recruitment and engagement throughout the project

- Collaborate with colleagues across communications, funding, digital, and citizen science teams to amplify reach and impact

About You

To be considered as an SSR Engagement Officer, you will need:

- Experience using monitoring and evaluation to prioritise project development and optimise impact

- Applied knowledge of a broad range of marine issues, including ocean health and pollution

- Working knowledge of data protection and its application to information collection and use

- Demonstrable ability to develop project resources and promotional materials

- To be creative, imaginative and enjoy keeping pace with fresh approaches to the design and delivery of events, materials and activities

- A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (due to travel required in the project area)

Please note, occasional travel to external meetings and events, and to other office locations (Ross-on-Wye, London and Edinburgh) is expected and may require overnight stays.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake First Aid training, which will be provided.

This role is also conditional on an acceptable Enhanced Disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Families Outside is looking for a Fundraiser with knowledge and experience of fundraising. The postholder will support our work to ensure we can continue to deliver our full range of programmes effectively whilst ensuring our long-term financial stability.

Staff Benefits

• 25 flexible leave days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• 4% matched contribution workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Laptop and mobile phone

The Role

As a key member of the Families Outside team, supported by the Director of Policy & Influencing, the Fundraiser will provide a strategic approach to fundraising, working alongside the Fundraising Officer to source funding for existing staff and resources, identify and pursue ethical and diverse funding sources, and compose funding bids that support the Strategic Aims of Families Outside. The right candidate will develop and maintain relationships with funders and potential funders, including through the timely drafting and submission of comprehensive funding reports, and work across the organisation to develop relevant funding applications with colleagues for a range of projects and initiatives.

About You

We are looking for a creative, confident, and experienced individual, ideally with a charitable organisation background, to join us to support and promote the work of Families Outside. With experience in fundraising and relationship management, you will be able to support the identification, contact, and development of new funding relationships and to manage existing ones. We are looking for individuals who have:

• experience of working in fundraising or business development
• knowledge of the principles of fundraising
• good negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• excellent organisational skills, including ability to work on your own initiative and to manage and prioritise workloads effectively
• a strong understanding and commitment to our organisational mission and values

About Us

Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support families affected by imprisonment. Imprisonment can often have a huge impact on the things that matter most to families: money and secure housing, safe and connected relationships at home and in the community, and emotional health and wellbeing. Families Outside is dedicated to providing a range of practical, social, and emotional support to people with someone in prison that are relationship-based, prison-aware, and family-focused.