Spirit of Springburn the SCIO was established at the beginning of 2021 and provides a much needed and valued service for the community. We're made up of local residents and local service providers from Springburn and are committed to creating a place-led approach to improve life in the area by identifying the needs of the community, to make Springburn a safe and healthy place to live, grow and work.

Job Overview:

The Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator is a new role that will be supported by the Board of Trustees and reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

We are seeking a motivated, solution focused individual who has the confidence and experience to help shape this new role and to make it a success. You will support and develop the delivery existing wellbeing projects, helping to ensure they are sustainable, as well as creating new groups and activities to meet the needs of the local community.

The duties of the Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator are varied but include day-to-day running of the hub including dealing with the public, stock control, developing partnership opportunities and increasing awareness of our services.

A full induction programme, training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Working with the hub volunteer co-ordinator to ensure the health and wellbeing groups are fully and appropriately supported
• Imbed sustainable approaches to improving and increasing the range of health and wellbeing activities offered
• Develop good partnerships with other key organisations and charities to create opportunities for the people of Springburn
• Establish processes to capture feedback on services offered
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to report on key performance indicators and budgets
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to complete funding applications
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Support with the undertaking of risk assessments within the hub
• Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety and security in the working environment
• Co-ordination and support for events and activities
• Ensure that day to day financial matters (such as any charitable funds raised and any expenses reimbursement) are recorded and dealt with timeously and in line with policy and procedures

Refugee Festival Scotland is a unique community and arts festival dedicated to achieving positive and lasting social change. Co-ordinated by Scottish Refugee Council, the Festival is held across Scotland every June and provides a platform for refugee communities to showcase their skills, talents and cultures and to tell new, more positive stories about integration and diversity in Scotland. In 2026, the Festival will run from 12th – 21st June.

We are looking for a Programming Fellow to join our team and develop a strand of the 2026 Festival. The fellowship is presented as a learning and development opportunity for an emerging producer or curator to gain hands-on experience in festival programming and programming operations. The Fellow will work closely with the Festival team and will be supported to develop and deliver a programme of events.

The Fellow should have a demonstrated interest in the arts and themes of migration, but no previous programming experience is required. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to provide a short proposal for the event(s) they would like to develop.

We invite applications from all programming specialisms and backgrounds, including music, performing arts, film, poetry, visual arts, heritage and socially engaged practice. Applicants should have lived experience of seeking refugee protection and be living in Scotland at the time of applying. This role will be subject to basic disclosure Scotland.

An information session for applicants will be held online on Monday 26th January, 4-5pm. To attend, register at: Information session: 2026 Programming Fellowship – Monday 26 January, 4-5pm (Zoom)

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Fellowship benefits package (pro rata)

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

As Engaging Communities and Volunteer Officer for Scotland you will join us at an exciting time as we expand our work to more effectively reach out to, engage and support more people to live well with all types of diabetes, to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes and ultimately to achieve our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

We’re working to build and grow a powerful movement of people helping to achieve a world where diabetes does no harm. The Engaging Communities and Volunteering Officer will be part of a team, working alongside the diabetes community, which empowers people, communities and organisations to raise awareness, influence change and support people affected by diabetes to live well and access better care.

Role Responsibility

• Engaging and building sustainable links across diverse communities to tackle the inequality that can exist in diabetes care and support.
• Deliver our ambitions across community engagement and volunteering in line with Scotland team plans.
• Collaborate with the diabetes community, and develop relationships with new partners, co-creating opportunities to work together and grow the movement of people working to create a world where diabetes does no harm
• Continuously improve our impact through test and learn approaches to community engagement and volunteering
• Support the capacity building of people and volunteers drawing on their strengths and skills, empowering them to act, support others and influence change capturing their insight and experience to inform our thinking and work.
• Inspire and motivate people and organisations to get involved in our work through volunteering, fundraising and campaigning

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a dynamic and inspiring individual experienced in all aspects of project management. You will be skilled in developing and delivering programmes which support people in challenging circumstances, working with people and communities to improve life outcomes. You will be experienced in recruiting and motivating volunteers. You will understand the needs of diverse groups and be passionate about ensuring that support is developed collaboratively with people with lived experience enabling them to live well and access better care. You will have excellent communication and engagement skills which enable you to grow and nurture relationships with a complex set of stakeholders, including people with lived experience, volunteers and community organisations.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Govan HELP is recruiting Community Connector to lead and coordinate place-based community development activity across Govan.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced community development practitioner to play a key role in strengthening collaboration between residents, community groups, public services, and third-sector partners. You will help ensure local priorities are identified, supported, and delivered in a coordinated, inclusive and community-led way.

The role will focus on developing and delivering a place-based action plan, aligned with local priorities around poverty reduction, family wellbeing, inclusion, and community resilience.

About Govan HELP & Place-Based Working

Govan HELP is a trusted community anchor organisation with deep roots in Govan. We work alongside local people and partners to support collective action, amplify lived experience and improve outcomes for families and communities. Our place-based approach focuses on addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors affecting people’s lives, complementing wider child poverty, family wellbeing and community planning strategies across Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

The Community Connector will:

• Develop and coordinate a place-based action plan linked to local priorities
• Work closely with residents, steering groups, and partners to agree and deliver actions
• Map community assets, services, and activity to identify strengths, gaps and opportunities
• Build and sustain effective partnerships across community, voluntary and statutory sectors
• Design and deliver community engagement activity, communications, and local campaigns
• Monitor progress and impact, gathering data, feedback, and evidence
• Prepare reports and updates for funders, partners, and community stakeholders
• Support delivery of targeted funding initiatives, including small grants or participatory funding
• Manage allocated project budgets and contribute to funding applications
• Contribute to the wider work of Govan HELP’s Family Support Team
• Uphold organisational values, safeguarding responsibilities, and inclusive practice

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of community development or community engagement work
• Strong partnership-working skills across sectors
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven project planning and coordination experience
• Experience of monitoring, evaluation and report writing
• Ability to work independently with initiative and creativity
• Commitment to asset-based, strengths-focused approaches
• Strong values around equality, inclusion, and participation

Desirable

• Experience of participatory budgeting or community-led funding
• Experience of communications, promotion, or social media
• Experience facilitating consultation, engagement, or co-design
• Knowledge of the Govan community and local partnerships.

Why Work with Us?

At Govan HELP you’ll be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in people’s lives. We offer a supportive team environment, meaningful work, and the opportunity to shape place-based change alongside the community.