Operations Team Lead
- Full time
- £31,500
- Hybrid: Primarily from office (working in central Edinburgh), with occasional home working. Other travel may be required to occasional events, in other parts of Scotland.
- Closing 23rd February 2026
- Advertised from 4th February 2026
- 35 Hours per week
Role
Disability Equality Scotland seeks to recruit a passionate, skilled and dedicated new team member - Operations Team Lead.
This is a time of immense challenge, change, renewal, and opportunity. Working with DES, you’ll play a vital role in the future of the organisation, championing the rights for disabled people across Scotland.
The Operations Team Lead will have experience of working in operations, finance, HR, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Through co-ordinating and providing comprehensive administrative, operational, and financial support, the post holder will ensure that DES operates efficiently, adheres to sound financial practices, and maintains our reputation as a responsible and financially prudent organisation.
They will work across two key areas:
- Office and HR Management
- Finance, budgets, and reporting
This new role would suit someone with administration, HR and finance experience who is naturally very well-organised, able to build strong relationships, enjoys working with lots of partners, and is committed to the equality and participation of disabled people. The successful applicant will also have an eye for detail and be able to quickly respond to new opportunities and challenges.
You’ll be part of the small operations team so you’ll need to be a great communicator, enthusiastic, proactive and willing to be flexible when things change.
Being right at the heart of what we do, you’ll understand how a small charity functions and the importance of strong administrative and financial processes as a backbone to success. You’ll help provide the glue that holds different projects together, enabling it to be greater than the sum of its parts.
From taking minutes at meetings, helping deliver our engagement to our members and to making sure invoices are paid on time - this is a varied and rewarding role and we are looking for someone keen to be a key part of the Scottish Independent Living Movement and get stuck into everything it involves!
For the full job description and person specification of this role please download from information below or contact us on Tel: 0141 370 0968.
If you wish to discuss anything in regard to accessibility or if you require alternative formats, please contact our recruitment team by email at recruitment@disabilityequality.scot or by telephone on 0141 370 0968.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to being disability confident and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
Application notes
To apply for this position, please complete the application form below, outlining what you think you could bring to the role, and email this to: recruitment@disabilityequality.scot
Please clearly indicate whether you wish to apply under the disability confident scheme (guaranteed interview for disabled people who meet the essential criteria). Use the person specification and job description to highlight your experience.
Please note, no candidate will meet every single essential and/or desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you. We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about disability equality.
Please complete the Equal Opportunities form and Criminal Convictions forms also. These can be emailed to recruitment@disabilityequality.scot separately from the application form.
Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: Monday 2 March 2026
Downloads
We are recruiting a Café Manager to manage the RNIB Community Café in Edinburgh.
As part of the role, you will lead a small and robust team of volunteers in successfully and profitably managing the operation of the Café.
As Manager, you will join a welcoming team overseeing group activities in the building and be a source of information and signposting to community members and partners. The Manager will develop useful links with external organisations such as local suppliers, businesses and community groups, adhering to the most recent government guidance.
A crucial part of the role will be to actively promote and develop the use by the visually impaired community, local community and partners.
Ideally, you should hold Level 2 Food Safety Certification (however, this is not essential as training can be given).
The Manager and team will directly provide support to blind and partially sighted people, ensuring that the Café acts as a resource for community members, campaigns teams and fundraising teams.
What We Offer
RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.
For more information on our available benefits, please visit our Benefits of Working at RNIB page.
Established in 1960, we are a social enterprise which provides meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability within Glasgow and surrounding areas. The service combines accessible social and enterprising activities and offers individualised support, empowering people to make a positive contribution to their community.
The successful candidate will undertake a senior role in the support of adults with a range of learning disabilities, and will encourage participation in economic, social enterprise and other activities that enable people to gain skills and confidence. The Social Enterprise Coordinator will play a lead role within the staff team and contribute positively to the development of the service.
The successful applicant will have experience of and a proven track record in leading a support team in the context of the post. The ability to play a proactive role in the promotion and development of the service, as well as excellent communication skills is also essential. Most importantly, the role requires a positive and empowering approach to the support of people purchasing the service at Fortune Works.
We offer excellent terms and conditions and training opportunities for all of our staff and you will benefit from being part of a vibrant and dedicated staff team.
Estates and Maintenance Manager
- Full time
- from £38,353
- On site: Tiphereth Camphill Community, Colinton, Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd February 2026
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.
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
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