For 30+ years, Into Work has supported the aim of a world where disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions have equal access to fair work and opportunity to sustain and develop in work. Lived experience of disability is at the heart of our service design and delivery. For more information, please visit intowork.org.uk

About you – who we are looking for:

• For this role we require someone who aligns with Into Work’s values and the social model of disability, who is looking for the opportunity to make a difference.
• You will need to organise and manage your own workload and be flexible in your approach to work.
• You will be working to maximise Into Work’s influence on policy, to improve awareness and support for disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions to gain and sustain employment and achieve financial security.
• You will ensure the power of the voices of people with lived experience are at the heart of Into Work’s policy and public activity, improving our presence and influence, nationally and locally. This includes supporting lived experience policy groups to work with policy-makers, leaders, MSPs, MPs, other elected representatives, employers and allies, locally and nationally, to make positive change to shape policy and practice.

What is in it for you?

• Working for a small specialist charity supporting disabled people brings substantial fulfilment, job satisfaction and daily variety.
• You can expect autonomy and the opportunity to be creative in the development of this role.
• You can also expect a supportive and progressive working environment which reflects our values of openness, flexibility, perseverance, and collaboration.
• You will receive regular support and supervision, annual appraisal, relevant training, and personal development opportunities.
• We hold a Gold Investor in People award and are committed to the continuous improvement and development of our employees.
• We are a Living Wage accredited employer, a Disability Confident Leader and in the process of being one of the first employers to receive flexible working accreditation with FlexMark, Flexibility Works.

You will also benefit from:

• A generous starting annual leave entitlement of 34 days, increasing to 37 days with length of service (pro-rated for part time employees).
• Employer pension contribution of 7.5%.
• Access to death in service scheme.
• Flexitime.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Paid carers leave.
• Free and confidential employee assistance programme and services.
• Access to cycle to work and tech scheme discount and Edinburgh Leisure card.

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.

The National Centre for Music (NCM) are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement Officer to play a fundamental role in the delivery of our Activity Plan supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This role is a chance to contribute deeply to the creation of a cultural destination at the heart of Edinburgh as NCM takes on the operation of the iconic old Royal High School at the foot of Calton Hill.

The Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for delivering specific projects and opportunities within our Heritage Lottery-funded project and will collaborate with diverse communities to explore the heritage associated with the project – architectural, natural and cultural. Together with those communities, they will develop projects that offer attractive, inclusive and accessible ways for local people and visitors to engage with this heritage.

Are you passionate about working with people in a person-centred way?

If so, then our Keyworker role may be the one for you.

About Social Bite Village

Founded by Social Bite who partnered with Cyrenians to provide the support, the village provides temporary, supported accommodation to people who have become homeless. The village provides a home as well as the opportunity to participate in shared activities and opportunities. Our Community model is based on Cyrenians core values, prioritising trusted relationships and putting the person at the heart of the decisions which matter most to them.

About the role

Our keyworker will work as part of a team, and the wider social bite partnership, to ensure the village is a homely, welcoming and safe space. Your main responsibilities include:

• Working with residents to develop their own support plan
• Supporting residents to be active in the day-to-day activity of the village, including decision making
• Provide support and supervision to volunteers

About You

As a committed, compassionate and reliable member of the team, you’ll be able to develop trusted relationships with those we support and with your colleagues. You should also be:

• Experienced in delivering person-centred support
• A strong communicator with experience of working collaboratively
• A calm and encouraging presence, able to work at the pace of the individual

How we’ll support you

You’ll be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full training on all aspects of your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.Read more about our values here.