Freelance Reading Schools Accreditation Officer
- Part time
- Sessional
- Remote: Home based
- Closing 20th April 2026
- Advertised from 10th April 2026
- £19 per hour. Hours will be dependent on the demand from schools & early years settings for accreditation in 2026-2027 & availability to work by the Freelancer. A freelance contract will be offered which will expire on 31 July 2027 – the peak of accreditation work occurs between the end of April and before the summer break commences.
Role
Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to join Scottish Book Trust as a Freelance Reading Schools Accreditation Officer, to support our Reading Schools Accreditation process.
Job Summary
You will work closely with the School Communities Manager (Reading Schools) and Reading Schools team to support all Schools and Early Years setting through the Reading Schools accreditation process.
The School Communities team delivers a range of programmes that inspire schools, learning professionals, children and young people to engage with reading and writing including book gifting, author touring and events and awards for learning professionals, as well as creating high quality resources and professional development for teachers.
You will have a knowledge of Reading Schools and the Scottish Curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the accreditation process for participating schools in line with accreditation framework and respond to enquiries from schools via email regarding submission, evidence gathering and accreditation processes
- Complete accreditations for schools at each level of the programme giving specific and timeous feedback to participants when required
- Complete accreditations for early years settings giving specific and timeous feedback to participants when required
- Report examples of good evidence for future use as Case Studies or Advocacy to the School Communities Manager
- Report or flag any bugs or issues with the Reading Schools website to the School Communities Manager
- Support the work of the wider School Communities team where appropriate
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of the Reading Schools framework and evidence requirements
- A high level of IT literacy and competence including experience of using the Reading Schools website or similar to support programme participants
- Experience of evaluating evidence in an education environment, making professional judgements and providing feedback against set criteria
- Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal, with experience of engaging a range of learning professionals
- Be self-driven and able to deliver the tasks and responsibilities in line with programme demands, timelines and deadlines
- Experience and knowledge of current educational policy, literacy, and numeracy in Scotland, with a thorough understanding of local authority and school operating environment.
Other Information
Full training in Reading Schools evaluation criteria and how to use the website will be provided.
The role will work remotely using remote login, email/telephone, Teams/Zoom (and other communications software and apps) as required.
Appointment will be conditional upon securing a Level 1 from Disclosure Scotland.
Application notes
To apply go to: scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacancies
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The National Trust for Scotland is looking for up to five members to join its Board from this September.
Our Trustees play a vital role in guiding the organisation, and together their collective expertise reflects the breadth and diversity of the Trust’s work.
This year, we are inviting applications from people with experience in the following fields:
- collections management;
- commercial and entrepreneurial activities in a consumer environment;
- commercial property and estate management;
- gardens and horticulture; and
- legal expertise
With major projects underway across our properties and as we look ahead to our Centenary in 2031, this is an exciting time to contribute to shaping the future of Scotland’s most treasured places.
Joining our Board offers a unique opportunity to influence the stewardship and protection of our nation’s heritage. We encourage applications from across our diverse membership and from individuals at all stages in their careers. If you share our commitment to Scotland’s natural, cultural and built heritage, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Projects Officer
- Part time
- £26,000 pro-rata
- Remote: Home-based with travel across Scotland
- Closing 24th April 2026
Live Music Now Scotland is looking for a highly organised Projects Officer to support the smooth planning and delivery of music projects in communities across Scotland. You’ll coordinate schedules, contracts, logistics and data, helping our musicians share high-quality live music with people who face barriers to access.
Our culture is rooted in Connection, Play(fulness) and Belonging. We work collaboratively, stay curious and creative, and make sure everyone feels valued and included.
We welcome applicants from across sectors — arts, charity, education, social care, community development, health and beyond. If you’re motivated by meaningful work and have strong administrative and organisational skills, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits include flexible working, TOIL, employer pension, training and development, a supportive team culture, and travel expenses.
Donor Engagement & Communications Lead
- Full time
- £30,500 – £34,500
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 30th April 2026
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a creative, organised, and collaborative storyteller to join the team in our new Donor Engagement & Communications Lead role. We want you to help us deliver this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.
EIF is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.
To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity – and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website.
Job Specification
The Role:
The Donor Engagement & Communications Lead will creatively bring together the right people, information, and messaging to demonstrate the impact of philanthropy and partnerships at the Festival, and deploy appropriate strategies to maximise donor satisfaction and retention.
Able to write and develop content for a range of donor constituents on a variety of artistic forms, they will ensure fundraising is integrated into communication channels at all levels, and that frontline fundraisers on the team are equipped with the materials and content they need to grow and maintain fruitful donor relationships.
They will work closely with fundraisers and colleagues across the Development team to lead and manage the donor recognition and stewardship programme, as well as develop reports, updates and activities that connect supporters directly to the impact that they enable.
The Donor Engagement & Communications Lead will also foster productive internal relationships, particularly with colleagues in the Audiences department, to develop content and materials which articulate the Festival’s fundraising priorities and outcomes.
Performance Indicators and Deliverables
- A strategic, nuanced, year-round communications plan for the Festival’s donor and prospects, particularly those who don’t regularly attend the Festival
- Exceptional written content, tailored for different donors and tones of voice (including our brand tone of voice) which communicates our case for support and the impact of our supporters’ generosity
- Engaging strategic events, bringing artists and supporters closer together, in support of our fundraising strategy
- Supporting frontline fundraising personnel with the materials, resources, and assets they need to communicate effectively and consistently with their donors and prospects
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Project Officer
- Full time
- £27,000 – £32,000
- Hybrid: North Lanarkshire & Remote
- Closing 20th April 2026
Who we are
Reeltime Music is a creative youth work charity supporting disadvantaged young people through music and the creative industries. We work in partnership to deliver high-quality workshops, projects, volunteering opportunities, and recording and rehearsal services across North Lanarkshire.
The role
As Project Officer, you will work closely with our CEO to coordinate externally funded, organisational-level projects that support Reeltime Music’s strategic ambitions.
In this role, “project” means funded programmes (e.g. Creative Scotland awards, local authority contracts, targeted funder initiatives) rather than short-term blocks of tutor-led workshops. You’ll help turn strategy into delivery, ensuring projects are well-planned, well-evidenced, and aligned with our long-term goals.
Your work will directly contribute to delivering meaningful, high-quality impact for young people and the wider community.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate externally funded projects, ensuring agreed outcomes and outputs are delivered
- Translate strategic plans into clear project plans, schedules, and workflows
- Liaise with funders, partners, tutors, and volunteers to support effective delivery
- Gather monitoring and evaluation data and produce high-quality reports for funders, the CEO, and board
- Track project budgets and support financial reporting
- Uphold safeguarding, equality, and data protection standards across all activity
About you
- Experience coordinating externally funded projects or programmes
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Confident communicator, able to work closely with senior leaders and external partners
- Comfortable with reporting, monitoring, and evidencing impact
- Aligned with Reeltime Music’s values of respect, collaboration, creativity, and integrity
Why join us?
- Flexible and family-friendly working
- Meaningful work that creates real impact for young people
- Supportive, values-driven organisation
- 32 days leave (pro-rata), including public holidays
- Real Living Wage employer
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