Since being granted our Royal Charter in 1599, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has been improving health and healthcare for people around the world.

Today, we are a professional membership body providing education, assessment and development to more than 15,000 Fellows and Members at all stages of their careers. We are a UK organisation with a global membership.

Our estate in the heart of Glasgow city centre includes modern conferencing and events facilities, a rich and extensive heritage collection with museum status, a library and our multi-award winning events offering, 1599 at the Royal College.

Our purpose is built around delivering:

• Excellent education and outstanding member experience
• New standards through assessment and gold standard qualifications
• Transformative impact on the health and wellbeing of the wider world

Our vision: To build an influential global community that enables our Members to develop the skills, knowledge and influence to improve healthcare standards worldwide.

Our mission: We want to enable our Members to achieve their full potential as healthcare professionals and give them an influential voice in the world.

Our values: The College is not a building or a tradition, but a global community. In all that we do, we’re committed to putting our people first: Fellows and Members, those undertaking our education and assessment, colleagues and partners.

For us, how we work is as important as what we do, and we aim to live by our values. They embody the essence of the College motto, conjurat amice, meaning ‘together in friendship’. It’s an approach that is as relevant today as it was 425 years ago.

• Community Working together to support one another to succeed; listening to and engaging with partners and people, locally, nationally and globally, to achieve our core purpose.
• Integrity Valuing and learning from our heritage and commitment to excellence; never compromising on our core purpose, our standards and the quality of delivery.
• Innovation Proactively challenging current thinking with a forward-looking agile approach that meets the changing needs of our members and all those who interact with us.
• Inspiration Leading by example through open dialogue, teamwork and engagement to maximise our potential and affect change.
• Inclusivity Demonstrating care, kindness, civility, generosity and mutual respect through the way we welcome, work and interact with people.

The Role

Obesity Action Scotland, hosted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, is seeking a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to support and coordinate the work of the Scottish Obesity Alliance.

Reporting to the Head of Obesity Action Scotland, the Policy and Public Affairs Manager will support the development and delivery of policy and public affairs activity to advance the Alliance’s priorities and influence policy that supports healthier environments across Scotland.

The role involves developing policy proposals, coordinating consultation responses and position statements, building relationships with key stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to influence policy and decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of policy proposals aligned with the priorities of the Scottish Obesity Alliance
• Identify opportunities to influence policy and decision making in Scotland
• Draft consultation responses, policy briefings and position statements in collaboration with Alliance members
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including policymakers, parliamentarians and partner organisations
• Support the coordination and development of the Scottish Obesity Alliance
• Monitor policy developments and support the delivery of advocacy and public affairs activity

About You

You will have experience working in policy, public affairs or advocacy and a strong understanding of the Scottish policy environment. You will be confident engaging with stakeholders and able to communicate complex policy issues clearly and effectively.

You will also demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with a wide range of partners.

The post holder will require the following:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant subject
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of public health policy, including the social and commercial determinants of health, food and nutrition.
• Experience of partnership working and effective relationship management
• Demonstrable understanding of policy making structures and processes in Scotland.
• Experience of public affairs work and engagement with politicians, Scottish Government officials and the parliamentary system (for example, writing responses to public consultations or serving on policy groups).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including track record in the facilitation of discussions and delivering presentations.

Desirable

• Experience supporting an alliance/partnership/coalition
• Knowledge of wider public health policy areas
• Understanding of local planning structures
• Budget management
• Proof reading skills

Benefits include:

• 40 days holiday
• Hybrid working – at least 50% working in College, dependent on the needs of the business
• Pension Scheme – The College offers a contributory pension scheme with employee contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, based on the employee’s chosen contribution level
• Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Health and Wellbeing Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Successful candidates will have the requisite ability and experience to meet the specific requirements of the post.

Are you committed to delivering best practice to support children and young people with complex needs?

Are you ready to use your experience and skill to shape practice in delivering quality services to children and young people?

Do you feel excited about the opportunity to take your first step towards a management position?

If so, this is a great opportunity for you.

About Aberlour Options Fife – Glenrothes Continuing Care

At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. As such, our Options Fife Continuing Care services in Glenrothes support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.

What we are looking for....

As someone who has built up experience working in residential childcare, you will have the confidence to guide and direct the provision of care to the children and young people in the service. You will play a pivotal role, working in partnership with parents and families to meet the emotional and physical needs of children and young people with complex disabilities.

When on shift, you will play a lead role, mentoring and supporting staff and being a role model, delivering excellence in the services we provide. You will assist in assessing, planning and delivering services, taking responsibility for ensuring that assessment and interventions are prepared, monitored and evaluated.

Engaging positively with children, young people and families you will plan and implement appropriate support for the children and young people. Sensitive and accurate reporting is a key responsibility and so you will have good written communication skills and the ability to learn how to use effectively, Aberlour’s recording system: Dynamics.

This role offers the opportunity to consolidate and build on your experience combined with the ability to enhance your skills and knowledge through training, for example, in Dyadic Developmental Practice.

As part of the management team you will play an active role in ensuring that shift duties are delegated and completed in accordance with service guidance.

Senior Young People’s Workers will work a Residential Rota 2.5 x 12.5 hours shift direct care of their role on shift and 0.5 x 12.5 hours of their time working alongside the Service Manager on operational tasks and standardising practice. Overnight sleep ins are part of the role, alongside an awake member of night staff.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour’s values are lived in practice.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

About Volunteer Scotland

Volunteer Scotland is the national centre for Volunteer Development. Our vision is for ‘a nation of volunteers strengthening Scotland’s communities’. Our purpose is to ensure that people volunteer, early and throughout their lives, that volunteers feel safe, valued and heard, making a difference to themselves and others and that volunteers represent their communities.

We lead the Volunteering Action Plan (VAP) on behalf of the Scottish Government and deliver five interconnected programmes — Participation, Development & Membership; Events, Campaigns & Promotions; Research & Policy; Disclosure Services; and the Knowledge Gateway.

These programmes collectively aim to widen participation, improve the quality and visibility of volunteering, support volunteer organisers, and promote volunteering through major campaigns and events. They generate and share national evidence, influence policy, and foster volunteer voice. They also ensure free access to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for volunteers and provide trusted guidance, development services and Quality Standards across Scotland.

Our Values

We are determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by applying our values in everything we do: CARES

• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Respectful
• Effective
• Supportive

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for volunteers, those who support them, and Scotland's communities.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Participation and Membership Manager to join Volunteer Scotland, in a new role. The successful candidate will work closely with our Head of Innovation and Operations, and across teams, to develop our Participation and Membership Programme.

As the Participation and Membership Manager you will lead and support the delivery of Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan (VAP) by working with colleagues and the sector to facilitate action focused working groups and sector-wide engagement events and activities.

A major strand of the Participation and Membership Programme focuses on widening participation. To support this, you’ll oversee national participation development projects that enable practical action to develop opportunities for everyone and guide targeted work on inclusive volunteering, helping to remove barriers faced by volunteers, and in doing so, share best practice across sectors.

Another key activity will be facilitating the growth of our membership and Knowledge Gateway services. This will focus on supporting our organisational members and championing volunteer organisers across Scotland by developing a new membership category for paid and voluntary practitioners. You will also share your volunteer development expertise through our Bespoke Support and Development Service.

Volunteer Scotland is an equal opportunities employer, committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Volunteer Scotland.

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We positively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and all protected characteristics.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.

You will also receive:

• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Company contributory pension
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
• Employer Supported Volunteering Days x 3 (pro-rated)
• 28 Days Annual leave (inclusive of 3 floating public holiday days), rising to 33 days plus 5 fixed public holidays. (The office is normally closed between Christmas and New Year and any weekdays in between are given as additional leave).
• Annual Learning and Wellbeing allowance

Job Purpose

The Senior Education Delivery Officer plays a leading role in the development and delivery of the Trust’s school-based and community learning programmes, supporting children, young people, and families to build essential META Skills, STEM understanding, resilience, and wellbeing through high-quality, engaging, and hands-on learning experiences. In addition to delivering whole-class sessions, targeted small groups, and structured out-of-class activities, the Senior Officer provides leadership, mentoring, and modelling of best practice to other delivery staff. This includes leading and delivering targeted small-group interventions for pupils with additional support needs, ensuring activities are inclusive, trauma-informed, and adapted to meet individual developmental needs. The role also contributes to the design and improvement of innovative learning resources and projects, including wellbeing initiatives, intergenerational experiences, and alternative holiday programmes such as LEGO Clubs and creative learning camps. Acting as a key representative of the Trust, the Senior Education Delivery Officer builds and maintains strong partnerships with schools, community organisations, and families - supporting improved life chances, reducing inequalities, and helping children and young people thrive. The role also leads on aspects of monitoring, evaluation, compliance, and project coordination to ensure high standards of delivery and the achievement of project outcomes.

Job Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver targeted small-group interventions for pupils with additional support needs, adapting activities, resources, and approaches to ensure inclusive, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate learning for every child.

• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging whole-class, small-group, and out-of-class activities, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s strategic aims and contributing to the design of innovative learning resources and session plans using tools such as physical activity, LEGO Six Bricks, and Sphero BOLT robots.

• Lead, mentor, and support colleagues, sessional staff, and volunteers, modelling best practice in facilitation, behaviour management, and inclusive pedagogy to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all programmes.

• Lead team building, structured play, and social-emotional learning activities and contribute to intergenerational programmes which promote empathy and positive relationships between children and adults.

• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of alternative holiday programmes, including LEGO Clubs and Cardboard Creation Clubs.

• Lead monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance, including data collection, observations, session audits, coaching feedback, and reporting to the Senior Management Team, using insights to drive improvements.

• Manage resources and operational logistics, overseeing the organisation and procurement of materials, and supporting staff rotas, delivery schedules, and multi-site readiness.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with pupils, families, schools, community organisations, and local authorities, acting as a key representative of the Trust at meetings and public events.

• Champion trauma-informed and inclusive practice, supporting colleagues to meet the needs of children with SEBN and embedding these approaches across the team.

• Lead specific projects or thematic areas, managing planning, delivery, performance tracking, and reporting, and contribute programme insights for funding bids and strategic planning.

• Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection requirements, and undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by the Senior Management Team.