The Usual Place Cafe is a not for personal profit organisation based in Dumfries. You will work as part of a team who work with young people to deliver a welcoming customer experience, enabling them to gain the skills they need to achieve employment in the hospitality or retail industries.
Your role will be to drive forward the strategic direction of the Board of Trustees.
You will have warmth, enthusiasm and a creative approach to your work along with the ability to engage positively with a wide range of people. The Usual Place is a value-based organisation, we operate with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Appointments are subject to enhanced disclosure from Disclosure Scotland and two references, that we consider acceptable.
For an application pack or more information please call 01387 253485 or email recruitment@theusualplace.org
Please send completed applications to: The Usual Place, Academy Street, Dumfries. DG1 1BZ. or email to recruitment@theusualplace.org
Closing Date for applications is Friday 01 May 2026 at 12 noon.
Interviews will be on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
Business Development Manager
Postcode: DG1 1BZ
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As the Senior Engineer, you will lead the production and technical review of project and programme outputs.
You will manage typical projects and low risk programmes. Your work will make a strong contribution to the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s vision by delivering high impact and innovative solutions.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including designers, engineers, technicians, and other technical specialists.
Your role is to support the successful delivery of projects and programmes that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role is ideal for someone with strong design skills who’s ready for a real challenge and wants to use their expertise to improve the world around them. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll take the lead on delivering innovative, high‑impact projects that make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more enjoyable for communities across the UK. You’ll work at the forefront of sustainable transport design — pushing boundaries where guidance is limited, shaping solutions that genuinely transform places, and mentoring others as you go. If you're driven by creativity, responsibility and the desire to leave a positive legacy, this is a role where your skills will truly make a difference.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
As an Engineer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (WWCT) you will be responsible for creating clear and accurate technical work. You will use your professional skills and experience to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The work plays a key role in delivering complex projects that support WWCT’s mission to provide high quality and sustainable infrastructure.
You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, they deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities.
In this role, you will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem solving, and produce reliable technical outputs. You will work closely with colleagues across different disciplines and contribute to solutions that help improve places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Your contribution is important to creating sustainable and accessible transport networks.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast moving environment and wants to stretch their skills across a wide range of disciplines. Working at WWCT means being part of a passionate, multi skilled team where you’ll collaborate with designers, engineers and specialists to shape real, positive change in communities. It’s an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, tackle meaningful challenges, and make a visible impact on the places people walk, wheel and cycle every day.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
LIVING OUR VALUES
At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:
Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.
Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.
Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.
Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.
Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.
Wellbeing Support
Financial Benefits
Family Friendly Policies
Be part of a community for young people.
Dean & Cauvin Young People’s Trust is one of Scotland’s oldest children’s charities, rooted in nearly 300 years of care, connection and support. We believe every young person, young parent and baby deserves to grow up safe, loved, respected and with every opportunity to thrive.
Role:
Based in our Wellbeing Hub in West Edinburgh, you will lead a skilled team who provide a range of practical, social and emotional 1:1, group and whole-family support to children, young people and families who have experiences of care to help them:
Our team work closely with:
We work together with families, social work, health services and other colleagues to keep the strengths, aspirations and voice of children, young people and families at the heart of all we do while ensuring their safety and welfare is always maintained.
The Team Leader role is pivotal to this. Tasked with the day-to-day operations of the Community & Transition team, Wellbeing Hub and Transition flats, you are expected to lead, support and supervise a small staff team to create a culture of nurture and community for young people, young parents, babies and families.
What You’ll Do
Investing in You
If you are someone who can make a real difference for children, young people and families—and bring experience from social work, youth, community or family support—then we would love to hear from you.
As a Team Leader, you will support our on call rota, including some weekend work, with additional payments provided.
We are deeply committed to investing in our people. You will have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including:
As an Engineer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (WWCT) you will be responsible for creating clear and accurate technical work. You will use your professional skills and experience to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The work plays a key role in delivering complex projects that support WWCT’s mission to provide high quality and sustainable infrastructure.
You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, they deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities.
In this role, you will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem solving, and produce reliable technical outputs. You will work closely with colleagues across different disciplines and contribute to solutions that help improve places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Your contribution is important to creating sustainable and accessible transport networks.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast moving environment and wants to stretch their skills across a wide range of disciplines. Working at WWCT means being part of a passionate, multi skilled team where you’ll collaborate with designers, engineers and specialists to shape real, positive change in communities. It’s an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, tackle meaningful challenges, and make a visible impact on the places people walk, wheel and cycle every day.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
LIVING OUR VALUES
At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:
Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.
Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.
Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.
Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.
Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.
Wellbeing Support
Financial Benefits
Family Friendly Policies
About Families First St Andrews
Families First has been proudly embedded in the local community since 2001. We exist to improve the lives of children and young people aged 5-16 years, and their families, across North East Fife by providing practical help, emotional support, and life changing opportunities. Through our therapeutic, person-centered and trauma informed support services, we walk alongside families facing challenges and adversities; helping them thrive.
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and values driven Services Manager to lead our service team and help shape the next stage of our development. If you’re motivated by making a meaningful impact and inspiring others to do their best work, we would love to hear from you. The Services Manager plays a central leadership role at Families First. You will oversee the day to day delivery of our services, support a talented and dedicated team, and ensure we continue to provide safe, effective, and person centered support to the families who rely on us. This is a varied and rewarding post — perfect for someone who loves working with people, leading teams, and improving services for children, young people and families in a charity setting.
In addition to an awarding role, the successful candidate will receive
• An annual leave allowance of 36 days per annum, inclusive of public holidays.
• Additional long service leave, which is awarded after 7, 14 and 21 years’ service.
• Pension Scheme enrolment with a 5% employer contribution.
• External supervision offered to support you in your role.
Applicants should read the Job Description and Person Specification fully to ensure they have the skills to fulfil the role.
This post is a regulated role for both children and adults and thus subject to a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) criminal background check.