We are on an exciting journey. We have positioned ourselves as the leading HIV charity in Scotland and our aim is to effectively influence the policy and service landscape to ensure that Scotland reaches zero HIV transmission by 2030. We are achieving this through raising awareness of HIV and undertaking projects to meet different workforces and communities education needs.

HIV Informed is a national education resource for Scotland’s health and social care workforce, launched by Waverley Care in December 2025.

It is a free online learning hub designed to:

• Challenge outdated knowledge and misconceptions about HIV

• Provide accurate, up-to-date information on HIV today

• Reduce stigma and discrimination

• Support professionals to deliver inclusive, respectful, stigma‑free care

The learning hub includes structured learning modules, knowledge quizzes to support learning and reflection, engaging videos and lived experience content and downloadable learning resources for use in practice and training.

HIV Informed was developed by Waverley Care in partnership with NHS Scotland and people living with HIV and is funded by the Scottish Government.

This post will work to actively promote and embed HIV Informed within health and social care settings across Scotland. The role will achieve this through delivering short awareness sessions and developing existing resources for frontline staff.

This role would collaborate with health and social care management teams and learning and development teams to support the implementation of HIV informed in workforce development plans. Furthermore, the postholder will attend national conferences, network meetings and stakeholder events.

About You

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of HIV, as well as those with professional experience in health, social care, or community engagement. We are looking for someone with:

• A demonstrable interest in, and passion for, improving the lives of people affected by blood-borne viruses (BBVs), in particular people disproportionately affected by HIV

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders

• Experience in project management and leading in an area of work

• Experience in delivering training, stakeholder relationship development, and engagement

• Experience of working in health and social care learning and development settings

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences

• Be a strong team player, able to use your initiative and reflect on your practice

• Interested in development opportunities and further training

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation at a pivotal moment in Scotland’s public health journey. You’ll have the chance to influence real change, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.

We offer a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a generous annual leave entitlement.

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Self-Harm Network Scotland service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

Penumbra has been delivering the Self-Harm Network Scotland service since 2021 and through our work to date we have identified the need for a more tailored and bespoke response to self-harm for different communities and contexts across Scotland. As a Practice Development Officer, you will play a lead role in sharing the learning from our experience and practice to date through engagement and co-production with organisations and individuals in key communities across Scotland.

In this varied role you will develop and maintain links and relationships with a variety of organisations and services, such as education establishments, NHS services, statutory services and third sector services such as homelessness services, foodbanks, community hubs, LGBTQ+ services, carers services, bereavement support and other mental health support services. You will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to develop and deliver community-led capacity building activities and resources designed to increase access to support for people who self-harm, as well as the organisations and individuals who support them. This will include (but is not limited to) delivering self-harm awareness training, chairing focus groups, sharing service information, knowledge and resources, attending community events, delivering parent/carer group sessions and creating engaging resources.

You will provide and role model a compassionate response to self-harm, enabling communities to reduce the risk to people who self-harm and to respond effectively to distress in a community setting.

As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our staff. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

We cannot consider CV’s – all applications should go through the application process on our website. Only applications completed through our website will be considered. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk and we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent out to you.

Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who have already have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Governance Officer you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Governance Officer will provide support to the Chief Executive, Company Secretary and Senior Executive Assistant in Governance matters relating to the Board of Trustees. The role will ensure that CHSS has the structures, processes and procedures in place to ensure good governance and compliance with statutory Board obligations.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at the College in Queen Street, Edinburgh, with flexibility for a form of hybrid working to be agreed.

With a global reputation for educational excellence, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of patient care. One of the ways we achieve this is by commercially letting our venue spaces, which supports the College’s mission to educate and assist trained doctors and those in training who are pursuing careers in specialist internal medicine.

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, RCPE is the perfect venue for hosting a variety of events, including medical, association, corporate, wedding, and private functions. We currently have a vacancy for an Events Executive to join our team, working within the Celebration and Conference markets.

Our events team plays an important part in bringing the College to life, delivering a wide range of high-quality events in a venue known for its history, character, and exceptional client experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team at a truly unique Edinburgh venue.

The Role

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding events? The Events Executive plays a key role in our venue team, managing a variety of events, from weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, and internal ceremonial events hosted at the College.

As an Events Executive, you will be central to organising our event offerings while building strong relationships with both internal and external clients. You should be an excellent communicator, able to prioritise effectively, and committed to delivering world-class events. Your pro-active approach and commitment to delivering high-quality work will allow you to excel in this high-touch customer environment.

You will also support sales activity by staying informed about industry trends and competitor activities. Additionally, you’ll contribute to an annual programme of promotional events designed to increase enquiries.

The role involves managing both internal and external events, with further details available in the Job Description.

The Person

We are seeking a candidate with exceptional interpersonal skills who will deliver a high standard of customer service. You must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both inside and outside the organisation.

The successful candidate will be proactive in a customer-centric environment, finding creative solutions to meet clients' needs. Along with event coordination experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently, your industry insight, commitment, and market knowledge will make you a vital asset to the venue team.

This role requires a high level of independent work, within a structured framework, demanding excellent planning, time management, and customer service abilities.

Remuneration Package

The salary for this role will be £27,948 per annum plus benefits. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: with employer contributions of 9%.

• Holidays: 23 days annual leave pro rata (with incremental increase over five years to 28 days) and 11 days public holiday/College close downs.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Long-term income protection scheme for those unable to work due to illness.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounted rates for use of the venue for personal events.