- Advertised from 28th April 2026
- 29 Hours to be worked flexibly and in discussion with the line manager, with occasional evening or weekend work. Maternity cover till 31st March 2027.
Role
About the Organisation
North Glasgow Community Food Initiative (NGCFI) is a community-led organisation working across North Glasgow to reduce food poverty, improve health and wellbeing, and support strong, connected communities.
Through a network of food hubs and community spaces, NGCFI delivers dignified food access, community meals, cafés, pantries, cookery classes, community fridges, growing projects, and volunteering opportunities. Our work is rooted in community development principles, placing dignity, inclusion, and local leadership at the heart of everything we do.
NGCFI is part of a wider movement for food justice and community wellbeing, working in partnership with local communities, voluntary organisations, statutory bodies, and funders to create long-term, sustainable change.
Description of Role
In this role you will provide strategic, values-driven leadership and inspiring management to the staff team across three food hub projects, motivating and supporting individuals in their work. You will provide continuity of leadership during a maternity cover period, maintaining delivery of agreed organisational priorities. You will hold organisational oversight of fundraising activity, with responsibility for meeting agreed income targets, increasing and diversifying existing and new revenue streams, specifically digital donations, corporate social responsibility and charitable trust income. Work with the income generation manager to build sustainable, reliable unrestricted income generation.
Using community development approaches you will support and maintain a clear fundraising vision and project development aimed at reducing the impacts of food poverty, improving health and wellbeing and developing community-led responses. You will take an active role in building partnerships and joint working with a range of organisations and groups to plan and deliver food-based focused work, and you will have day-to-day responsibility for the strategic leadership and development of the organisation, working closely with the Board of Directors.
You will also act as the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead.
Application notes
To apply, email admin@ngcfi.org.uk with a CV and personal statement.
The closing date is 13th May 23.59.
The interviews will take place on 20th and 21st May.
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In this role you will be responsible for maintaining and developing all areas of the work of the Royston Food Hub, supporting local communities and individuals through the provision of food education alongside improved access to fruit and vegetables, and opportunities to take part in growing activities.
Using community development approaches you will develop and maintain a programme of activities aimed at reducing the impacts of food poverty, improving health and wellbeing and encouraging community led responses.
You will take an active role in building partnerships and joint working with a range of organisations and groups to plan and deliver food based focused work, and you will have day to day responsibility for the running and development of services including Royston Community Pantry, healthy eating sessions, cookery classes, youth gardening and community growing.
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Top job! Head of Finance and Operations
- Part time
- £51,435 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Glasgow Office
- Closing 18th May 2026
MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.
Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.
MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.
Everything we do and the way that we do it puts the MND community at its core.
As a member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT), the Head of Finance and Operations will work strategically and collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to support the development and implementation of our strategic and business planning processes.
You will provide financial challenge across the organisation, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency and ensuring every penny our supporters raise is utilised for the best outcomes of people affected by MND.
You will be an experienced manager with considerable finance and administrative experience, preferably with a good knowledge of HR operations. You will also be experienced in working within a charity structure and will have a strong passion and commitment to help improve the lives of people affected by motor neuron disease (MND) across Scotland.
Together we will make time count.
About Glasgow North West CAB
Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau (GNWCAB) is an independent charity founded in 1981. Each year we support over 5,000 people with over 18k pieces of advice, securing £3.5million for our community. Our mission is to end poverty and inequality by ensuring that people from all backgrounds are empowered through access to advice that changes lives and helps them affect positive change in their lives and the lives of those around them.
Staff benefit from access to a cycle to work scheme, blended working and a commitment to personal development.
GNWCAB Values
• Kindness and Compassion: We care about people. We treat them with empathy, respect and understanding and listen without judgement.
• Authenticity and Honesty: Our word is our bond. We are honest, we will set realistic expectations and will do what we say we will do.
• Committed and determined: We are committed to take time to fully understand every issue, no matter how complex, and work determinedly and patiently towards the most effective solution for each individual.
• Trust and Integrity: We create safe and respectful spaces where people feel secure to share openly, enabling us to provide the most effective support.
• Welcoming and Passionate: We create a calm and supportive environment that breaks down barriers and builds trust. We approach every interaction with enthusiasm, giving our best to ensure people feel comfortable, valued, and confident to seek our help.
• Listening: We listen with patience and respect, without interruption, creating an inclusive and positive environment. We remain attentive to both what is said and what is unspoken, ensuring people feel truly heard and understood.
Role Purpose
We are recruiting an Advice Services Manager who is responsible for the day-to-day delivery and quality of advice services across a portfolio of funded projects, working closely with the Operations Team, paid and voluntary advisers.
The post-holder will line manage a team of paid advisers, alongside supporting volunteer advisers, ensuring services are well-organised, responsive, and delivered to a consistently high standard in line with Citizens Advice requirements and funder expectations.
This is a hands-on role, combining team leadership, supervision, case checking, and project coordination. The post-holder will use their experience of the advice sector, including welfare rights, to support advisers and maintain the quality and consistency of advice across the service.
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Board of Directors
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Dumbarton - online but at time may be asked to attend a meeting on site
- Closing 8th May 2026
Alternatives Community-based Recovery, based in West Dunbartonshire is seeking applications for new Directors for its Board. We seek individuals to become Board members to act as the "mind" of Alternatives WD CDS by collectively working together to:
- Determine Alternatives mission and purpose;
- Set a strategic vision and plan;
- Ensure that Alternatives is financially and legally accountable;
- Appoint and monitor Alternatives’ manager;
- Ensure Alternatives has adequate resources;
- Work to enhance Alternatives’ public image; and
- Assess the board's effectiveness.
In practice, this may involve tasks such as:
- Setting and approving budgets
- Managing risk
- Keeping on top of relevant laws and regulations
- Approving major programs and projects undertaken by the group in achieving its mission
- Attending and participating in meetings
- Serving on board committees
- Undertaking or overseeing fundraising activities
- Representing stakeholders' views during meetings
- Speaking about Alternatives at functions
- Acting as Alternatives media spokesperson
- Lobbying on behalf of Alternatives
- Organising and attending board training events and other evaluation activities
- Meeting with Clients to deal with complaints or issues
- Working with the client group to gain a better understanding of the work carried out at Alternatives.
Also, our current Chair is moving on at the end of July, so we are especially seeking new Directors who might be willing to stand for the position of Chair in due course, having worked alongside the current incumbent for a few months.
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