Scottish FA Extra Time Project Outline

The Scottish FA seek to use the power of football to help support and strengthen its clubs and the communities they serve. As part of the ongoing partnership between the Scottish FA and the Scottish Government, the Scottish FA Extra Time Programme aims to provide after school and holiday activity clubs for primary school aged children.

The programme is available to football clubs, trusts and foundations and will look to develop an understanding of how organised activities for children, and wider engagement with local support services, can improve life outcomes, particularly for those families on low incomes.

Scottish FA Extra Time Project Principles

• An increased accessibility to organised children’s activities for targeted families.
• A better understanding of the role that organised children's activities can play in providing food/tackling food insecurities.
• More parents and carers from targeted families can sustain and/or increase their working hours, and/or improve their employment circumstances, take up training, studying or facilitate respite opportunities.
• A way to measure improved mental health and wellbeing for children, parents, and carers.
• A better understanding of additional impacts and outcomes that are realised because of providing targeted families and communities with access to funded organised activities.
• Engagement with parents, carers, and communities to increase community involvement and the numbers of children and families participating in grassroots clubs and organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• To engage and build relationships with parents, carers, and communities to increase community involvement and the numbers of children and families participating in grassroots clubs and organisations.
• To provide direct support and/or therapeutic work with children, young people and families, which may include, group work, family work, and individual work.
• To maintain communication with families of the children and young people we are engaging with via the ASC’s and to promote their involvement in the Extra Time project.
• To plan and deliver workshop sessions for low-income families and provide relevant support where necessary.
• To maintain accurate and detailed records of all sessions.
• To develop and implement evaluation tools to measure the impact of both funding and project aims versus results.
• To develop and maintain effective communication links with local schools, Head Teachers, and SFA Southeast Region members of staff plus any other relevant parties both within and out with North Edinburgh.
• To develop strategic partnerships and links with social sector organisations providing services to children and young people, including low-income families.
• Support Extra Time Youth & Community Coaches to deliver afterschool sessions in line with Foundation policies and procedures.
• To ensure SCF policies and procedures are following risk assessments and lone working policies are being followed.
• To develop, maintain and share a working knowledge of local and national strategies for the future development of football, sport in general, education and health initiatives.

Full job description can be downloaded below.

At Walking Scotland, we believe in the power of everyday walking and wheeling to transform lives and communities. We’re looking for a proactive and innovative Communications and Policy Manager who will play a key role in shaping the national walking conversation, influencing policy, amplifying our voice and inspiring action across Scotland.

About us

It’s an exciting time to join Walking Scotland. Nearly a year on from the launch of our new name and brand, and as we approach our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.

Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.

We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.

About the role

As our Communications and Policy Manager, you’ll lead our communications and policy work. You’ll develop strategies, manage campaigns and build relationships that help us reach more people and bring about real change. You’ll work closely with a passionate team and collaborate with partners, policymakers and the public to make walking and wheeling part of everyday life across Scotland.

Ready to walk the talk?

The application pack for this role and information on how to apply are available at walkingscotland.org.uk/about-us/careers.

If you have any difficulty accessing the recruitment documents please get in touch at. recruitment@walkingscotland.org.uk

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Alana Genge, Head of Communications and External Affairs, by email at alana.genge@walkingscotland.org.uk

Queensferry Sports & Community Hub is looking for an experienced, energetic and community-minded Assistant Manager (Hospitality & Events) to help lead and develop our café, bar and function spaces.

This is a hands-on, dynamic role where you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the café, bar and function area while driving income through events and business development. You’ll play a key part in shaping a welcoming, inclusive space for both community use and private functions. This role will involve flexible working hours including evenings and weekends.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong operational standards with commercial awareness and an ability to connect with people.

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for:

• Manage the daily operation of the café, bar and function space
• Maximise revenue and profitability across all hospitality areas
• Deliver consistently high-quality customer service
• Work closely with the Charity Manager to support charitable objectives, help deliver community-focused activity, and ensure hospitality and events operations align with the organisation’s mission and values
• Monitor financial performance, including sales, margins, stock control and waste
• Respond to feedback and resolve issues effectively
• Identify and implement opportunities to boost customer spend and repeat business
• Ensure compliance with licensing, food hygiene, and health & safety regulations

This role will involve evenings and weekends.

About You

You’ll likely have experience in hospitality, events or venue operations and be comfortable balancing customer service, team leadership and commercial performance in a busy environment.

We’d particularly like to hear from candidates who have:

• Proven experience in a hospitality management role (café, bar, or similar)
• Strong understanding of stock control, margins, and cost management
• Experience increasing event bookings or developing new income streams
• Experience managing teams and day-to-day operations
• Knowledge of food hygiene, licensing, and health & safety requirements
• Experience working in community or multi-use venues

About Us

Queensferry Sports & Community Hub is a SCIO Registered Charity with a mission to improve lives through sport, community activity and inclusive local services. This is an opportunity to help shape a growing community Hub with real local impact while building a hospitality and events offer that supports both community wellbeing and long-term sustainability. For more information please visit queensferryhub.org

Queensferry Sports & Community Hub is looking for an organised, proactive and community-focused Assistant Manager (Facilities & Operations) to help oversee the day-to-day running and development of our multi-use community Hub.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and use of our facilities. You’ll ensure safe, high-quality environments while driving participation through effective programming, supporting our charitable objectives, and maximising the positive impact of the Hub within the local community.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving systems and helping busy community spaces run effectively.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in:

• Oversee the daily running of the building, front of house, gym, and sports facilities
• Manage bookings, hires, and lettings across all spaces
• Maximise usage of facilities by increasing bookings and participation
• Work closely with the Hospitality team to support joined-up service delivery
• Monitor usage data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and participation
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, repairs, and external contractors
• Work closely with the Charity Manager to plan, support, and deliver activities that strengthen community engagement, social impact, and participation across the Hub
• Ensure all areas are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with health & safety regulations, facility operational procedures and risk assessments

This role includes evenings and weekends.

About You

You may come from a leisure, facilities, operations or community venue background and will be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We’d particularly like to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience in facilities, leisure or operational management
• Strong understanding of facilities management and maintenance processes
• Experience coordinating bookings, activities, or programmes
• Good knowledge and understanding of health & safety requirements
• Experience managing health and safety in a public-facing environment
• A proactive mindset with a focus on improving utilisation and efficiency

Experience within sport, leisure, charity or community programming settings would be beneficial.

About Us

Queensferry Sports & Community Hub is a SCIO Registered Charity dedicated to improving lives through sport, community participation and inclusive local activity.This is an opportunity to help shape how a growing community Hub operates and develops, while making a visible difference within the local community. For more information visit: queensferryhub.org