Could you be part of something different? We have a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities in the Parish of Uist and Barra, which covers the southern part of the beautiful Scottish islands of the Outer Hebrides.

This new post of Outreach and Pastoral Support Worker will aim help the church be outward looking, nurturing connections, raising awareness of what the church can offer and helping people to see it as a place of fellowship and support.

Through bringing your experience in working with church and community groups along with a strong understanding of mission in practice you will make connections with the community and engage them with the Gospel. This is alongside supporting the Minister and Congregation in the care and love for those in need of pastoral support.

This is a full-time role with the normal hours of work being 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) within an agreed flexible/reactive working pattern. However, to accommodate the right candidate, there is the opportunity to reduce the overall FTE and instead have two part time roles.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

Castlemilk Parish Church are looking for a Children and Families Worker to serve the needs of both the community and the congregation with relevant groups and individuals to enhance the lives of vulnerable people in the community.

With significant experience of working with children and families, the successful candidate will also have experience of project/centre management with strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

The Regenerative Futures Fundis a co-designed, community-rooted initiative to tackle poverty, racism and climate change in Edinburgh. A pooled fund providing unrestricted long-term funding, and decisions made by residents with lived experience, it is reshaping how funding can empower and transform. The programme was designed between 2022 and 2024, the capacity building phase launched in 2025, and the ten-year programme starts in 2026.Our first Annual Reportwas published in late 2025.

Role Overview

As we enter this new phase, we are seeking a skilled fundraiser to help secure significant philanthropic support for the £15.8m Regenerative Futures Fund. With £9.1m already committed and strong relationships across Scotland and the UK, you’ll play a key role in driving the next phase of growth.

The postholder will secure 5–7 figure gifts from Trusts & Foundations by researching prospects, writing high quality proposals, and stewarding strong funder relationships.

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled fundraiser who can identify and cultivate relationships with trusts and foundations. You’ll be confident researching prospects, managing a pipeline, and developing tailored engagement approaches. You’ll bring strong writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals, cases for support, and applications that clearly communicate our impact. You’ll also be comfortable gathering project, budget, and outcomes information to strengthen submissions.

Relationship building will be at the heart of your work. You’ll maintain positive, professional connections with funders, acting as their main point of contact for enquiries and updates. You’ll also support reporting and administration by keeping accurate Salesforce records, contributing to donor communications, and supporting monitoring and evaluation processes. If you’re an excellent writer and a natural relationship builder with a passion for impactful fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• A progressive pay system with benchmarked annual increases
• Life Assurance at 3 times annual salary
• Defined contribution scheme with 7% Employer’s contribution
• 35 days annual leave [including bank holidays)
• 2 days equivalent paid volunteering
• Training and development opportunities
• Working pattern flexibility and homeworking
• Employee Assistance Plan

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contactjane@foundationscotland.org.uk

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Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our dynamic team.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Development Worker to join our Location Youth Team. Location Youth is a Scotland-wide, large-scale youth participation and leadership programme for young people impacted by crime, poverty and anti-social behaviour, it is delivered by a partnership of organisations, with Youth Scotland as the Lead Partner.

This role will suit an experienced worker who has excellent partnership working skills and experience of co-ordinating ambitious national projects and programmes. The Senior Development Worker (SDW) will play a key role in effectively managing key relationships with funders and partners as part of Location Youth, They will also line-mange the Location Youth Development Worker and other Youth Scotland staff and youth participation projects.