Interim Manager
- Part time
- £33,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Eyemouth
- Closing 20th March 2026
- Advertised from 4th March 2026
- 6 months – with option to extend subject to funding
Role
Sea the Change is looking for an Interim Manager to lead the organisation through an important period of development, with a strong focus on fundraising and financial sustainability.
About Sea the Change
Sea the Change is a Berwickshire-based charity working to create happier, healthier and more sustainable communities along our coastlines. We run local projects and campaigns that connect communities to coastlines, reduce waste, promote sustainable living, and protect our natural environment.
Our vision
Our vision is to create happy, healthy and sustainable communities, where everyone can enjoy, value and help protect the places where land meets sea.
Our mission
Our mission is to connect communities to coastlines by delivering events, activities and campaigns so we can all enjoy and protect our natural environment, now and for future generations.
Our values
- Community: We put people and place at the heart of what we do, working alongside local communities to shape our projects and priorities.
- Sustainability: We champion small, achievable changes in everyday life that add up to a big difference for the environment.
- Inclusion: We remove barriers so that people of all ages and abilities can access and enjoy the coast, for example, through initiatives like Beach Wheelchairs and Cycle for Change.
- Collaboration: We build strong partnerships with local groups, networks and stakeholders to maximise impact across Berwickshire and the wider Borderlands.
- Integrity: We are accountable, transparent and evidence-led in how we use resources, measure impact and care for our natural environment.
The Role
This interim leadership role is a key opportunity to guide Sea the Change through the next phase of its journey. As the senior staff member, you will oversee day-to-day operations while placing a strong emphasis on fundraising, income development, and securing future funding to ensure the charity’s long-term sustainability. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, lead a small team, manage ongoing projects, and represent the organisation to funders, partners, and the wider community.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead & Stabilise: Provide confident, values-led leadership, working with the Board to maintain momentum and organisational stability during the interim period.
- Fundraising & Income Generation
- Project Oversight: Ensure environmental and community projects are delivered effectively, on time, and within budget.
- Partnerships & Profile: Represent Sea the Change with funders, partners, media, and at events to raise awareness and credibility.
- Financial Management: Oversee budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure transparency and good governance.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership or management experience, ideally within the charity, environmental, or community sector
- Strong experience in fundraising, grant applications, and funder reporting
- A passion for environmental sustainability and community-led change
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Understanding of local environmental challenges and community-based solutions
Application notes
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you’d be a good fit for this role to juliana@seathechange.org.uk. You’re also welcome to email us if you’d like to find out more before applying.
Closing date: Midday on Friday 20th March 2026.
Interviews: Afternoon on Monday 23rd March 2026.
Starting date: As soon as possible
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Fundraising Coordinator
- Part time
- £31,297 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Scotland-wide / Hybrid
- Closing 20th March 2026
Partners in Advocacy are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to help us support the growth and sustainability of our organisation through community fundraising.
This is a new and exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised fundraiser to make a real difference by generating the vital funds needed to expand our work.
The post-holder will lead on planning, delivering, and evaluating a programme of community events, working creatively to engage individuals, volunteers, groups, and local businesses, as well as exploring opportunities to develop other areas, such as corporate fundraising and sponsorship, as part of our new strategy.
We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.
Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £60,000 – £70,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Midlothian
- Closing 31st March 2026
With an annual turnover of approximately £2.5–3 million and a workforce of over 100 staff LASC is a community-based charity delivering childcare, young people’s services, and wider community benefit across multiple sites. We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and executive accountability at a pivotal moment for the organisation.
This is a senior leadership role focused on clarity, sustainability, and good governance. The CEO will work in close partnership with the Board to co-create organisational strategy, lead a capable senior team, and ensure the organisation remains financially resilient, well governed, and compliant within a regulated environment.
This is not a hands-on operational role. We are looking for a leader who can operate at the right altitude, bring sound judgement, and create the conditions for others to succeed.
About the role
The Chief Executive Officer will:
- Work in partnership with the Board to co-create strategic direction and lead delivery of agreed priorities
- Provide executive leadership across a multi-site organisation with a strong community presence
- Hold accountability for financial sustainability, organisational risk, and regulatory confidence
- Lead and support senior staff, shaping a professional, fair, and resilient organisational culture
- Represent the organisation externally and build confidence with key stakeholders and partners
- Lead senior relationships with public sector partners and commissioners, including negotiation of sustainable funding and fee arrangements
The role is offered on a three day per week basis with flexible and hybrid working. The postholder will be expected to be locally based, or able to attend sites and meetings as required, with presence focused on where it adds the most value.
About you
You will be an experienced senior leader who brings:
- Experience working effectively with a Board or governing body
- Accountability for organisational performance, budgets, or outcomes
- Confidence leading teams through change, growth, or financial constraint
- Strong judgement, calm leadership, and the ability to influence at senior level
You do not need to come from the childcare or voluntary sector. We are actively interested in candidates who bring transferable leadership experience from other public, regulated, or community facing environments.
If you are interested in this role but do not feel you meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply.
What we offer
- A senior, part time leadership role with genuine flexibility
- Hybrid working and an outcome-focused approach to hours
- Employer pension contributions
- A values-led organisation with a strong community purpose
- The opportunity to shape the future of a well-established local charity
Our commitment to inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that leadership experience can be gained in many different ways and value varied career paths. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from under-represented groups and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and flexible working needs as part of the recruitment process.
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Visitor Experience Assistant
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick
- Closing 18th March 2026
Join our team this season and inspire a love for Scotland’s marine wildlife!
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences and sharing the wonders of Scotland’s marine and coastal environment? As a Visitor Experience Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face of the Scottish Seabird Centre, welcoming visitors and ensuring their time with us is unforgettable – and inspiring a love for seabirds, wildlife and our seas.
This dynamic role offers the chance to engage with people across our welcome desk, retail shop, Discovery Experience, and boat trips, while also supporting our café during busy periods. No two days will be the same as you help visitors connect with our mission and create lasting memories.
You’ll play a vital role in bringing our charitable work to life—whether by guiding visitors through our interactive exhibits and live camera feeds, recruiting new members for our charity, or sharing fascinating insights about Scotland’s wildlife. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in customer service and environmental education - all while working in a stunning coastal setting.
The Scottish Seabird Centre
The Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC) works to ensure that Scotland’s seas and coasts are alive with wildlife, celebrated and protected by all. We act to save seabirds and restore Scotland’s marine environment through conservation, learning, and unforgettable wildlife experiences:
Conservation– We manage internationally important seabird islands, including Bass Rock, which is home to one of the largest gannet colonies in the world, and Craigleith, where our community conservation project, SOS Puffin, has quadrupled the population of breeding puffins.
Learning – We seek to build an understanding of and a passion for the marine environment. Over 60,000 children and young people have engaged with our education programme.
Experience – We operate one of the leading nature visitor centres in the UK, welcoming over 170,000 visitors a year, and were awarded the Gold Green Tourism Award in April 2025.
Physical Requirements:
This role involves active, hands-on work, including standing and moving for extended periods. We welcome applications from all candidates and will consider reasonable adjustments to enable applicants with disabilities to perform the role.
Key Responsibilities
Welcome and Inspire Visitors
Greet visitors with enthusiasm, providing information about our exhibits, activities, and charitable work.
Help visitors make the most of their visit, from booking boat trips and Discovery Experience sessions to processing admissions and memberships.
Promote donations and memberships, sharing and helping grow the impact of our conservation efforts.
Deliver Engaging Experiences
Bring our Discovery Experience to life by engaging visitors, supporting them to explore our interactive exhibits and live camera feeds.
Work closely with our volunteers, who work with the staff team to engage visitors and ensure all activities run smoothly.
When required, deliver presentations and other activities to engage and educate our visitors about the incredible seabirds and marine wildlife in the area (training provided).
Retail and Customer Service
Staff our Information and Retail counter, greeting visitors, dealing with enquiries and encouraging them to visit the Discovery Experience and take part in other activities.
Process retail sales, ensure displays are inviting and stock is well-managed.
Provide excellent service at the till and online, helping customers find the perfect sustainable souvenirs!
Boat Trips (Seasonal, March–October)
Process bookings, share exciting details about what visitors might see, and respond to any enquiries they might have.
Manage cancellations or refunds.
Visitor Experience Assistant - Retail
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick
- Closing 18th April 2026
Join our passionate team and play a key role in delivering exceptional visitor experiences at the Scottish Seabird Centre!
In this role, you’ll be the friendly face of our retail and information desk, helping visitors discover our unique range of local, nature positive and sustainable products while ensuring every interaction is warm, informative, and memorable. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in cause-based retail who loves connecting with people, thrives in a dynamic environment, and wants to contribute to our mission - saving seabirds, restoring seas and inspiring change.
Our retail and visitor centre operation plays a vital role in connecting people to nature and raising funds for our conservation and education programmes. If you want to help us do more for nature, and you’re a proactive team player with a knack for customer service and a keen eye for detail, we’d love for you to be part of our story.
The Scottish Seabird Centre
The Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC) works to ensure that Scotland’s seas and coasts are alive with wildlife, celebrated and protected by all. We act to save seabirds and restore Scotland’s marine environment through conservation, learning, and unforgettable wildlife experiences:
Conservation – We manage internationally important seabird islands, including Bass Rock, which is home to one of the largest gannet colonies in the world, and Craigleith, where our community conservation project, SOS Puffin, has quadrupled the population of breeding puffins.
Learning – We seek to build an understanding of and a passion for the marine environment. Over 60,000 children and young people have engaged with our education programme.
Experience – We operate one of the leading nature visitor centres in the UK, welcoming over 170,000 visitors a year, and were awarded the Gold Green Tourism Award in April 2025.
Physical Requirements:
This role involves active, hands-on work, including standing and moving for extended periods. We welcome applications from all candidates and will consider reasonable adjustments to enable applicants with disabilities to perform the role.
Key Responsibilities
• Welcome and assist visitors: Be the first point of contact at our information and retail desk, providing friendly, knowledgeable support to visitors, inspiring them to join our charity and visit the Discovery Experience
• Curate and promote our gift shop:Help shape and showcase a thoughtful selection of local, nature positive and sustainable products, creating an inviting shopping experience that reflects our values and delights our customers.
• Maintain a vibrant retail space:Use your creativity to merchandise our shop beautifully, manage stock efficiently, and keep displays fresh and engaging for all who visit.
• Support shop operations: Assist with stock handling, deliveries, and inventory management, ensuring our shop runs smoothly and is always well-stocked with exciting products.
• Grow and help administer online shop: Contribute to the growth of our online shop by helping with content creation, promotion and order fulfilment.
• Work as part of a dynamic team: Bring your adaptability, initiative, and problem-solving skills to a varied and rewarding role, where no two days are the same.
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