Are you an experienced Facilities Coordinator? We are looking for an experienced individual who understands our goals, to join our dynamic team of professionals.

At CHAS, we provide unwavering care across homes, hospices, and hospitals for children who may die young. We create moments of joy and support families at every step on this hardest of journeys.

The role

Children's Hospices Across Scotland is seeking a dedicated and experienced Facilities Coordinator to support the smooth functioning of our properties and facilities across the organisation. In this critical role, you will work with a dedicated internal team and external contractors, supporting compliance with statutory, legislative and Health and Safety requirements. Working with the Commercial Property and Project Manager and Estates and Facilities Manager, you will be an integral part of the facilities team, helping coordinate Hard FM services, day to day property management, support planned and preventative maintenance strategies and maintain high industry standards for CHAS facilities.

You will support on a variety of projects, working across the estate and closely with our internal teams, including clinical and non-clinical staff in our hospices to meet the ongoing needs of children, families, staff, volunteers and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Facilities Managers to review procurement, contracts and performance management of service level agreements across the CHAS Estate.

• Ensure effective contractor and supplier management as part of CHAS Quality Management procedures.

• Support accurate reporting of facilities and estate management activities internally and externally.

• Work with the Facilities Managers to support legislative and statutory compliance monitoring across the Estate through the CHAS Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system.

• Act as the CHAS coordinator for internal and external audits.

• Manage and review CHAS DSE assessments and associated equipment.

• Work collaboratively with the other Facilities Co-ordinator to ensure organised and effective delivery of Facilities Management services across all CHAS sites.

• Support the effective operation of hospice reception services, including coordination of reception staff, rotas and volunteer involvement.

• Support the planning and execution capital works projects

• Help to deliver a robust planned and preventative maintenance programme to ensure the safety, operation and compliance of the CHAS estate.

Requirements

Essential

• Educated to Diploma-Level or relevant experience in Facilities, Estates or Property Management, demonstrating capability.

• Vocational training or on‑the‑job learning in facilities operations, building compliance or a related discipline.

• Working knowledge of statutory compliance and legislative requirements in property and facilities management.

• Good communication skills, across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Good knowledge and experience of working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Drivers Licence

Desirable

• Relevant H&S qualifications/training e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH

• Project Management qualification or IWFM Level 3

• Working knowledge or training in procurement or financial management.

• Experience of working across multiple sites

• Experienced in the use of building management systems and project management.

Why CHAS?

At CHAS, we care for dying children and their families. However, we also care about you. Some of the benefits of a career at CHAS include:

• A robust induction programme.

• Development opportunities for your career and leadership progression, and the time to prioritise your personal development.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Opportunity to make a real impact on the community by delivering best-in-class services.

• Working across different parts of Scotland with diverse stakeholders.

• Flexible and hybrid working available.

• The opportunity to continue paying into existing NHS pension schemes (subject to eligibility), or membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Further Information

CHAS support families across the whole of Scotland. Our Head Office is based in Edinburgh, and we have two hospices: Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch. We also have our fundraising office in Glasgow, dedicated bases in Aberdeen and Inverness, and Shops in Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline and Kinross.

As this role will closely support our hospices, we would like to speak to candidates who could base themselves from either Edinburgh or Kinross and we do expect regular travel across these sites as required.

If Kinross would be your preferred base location, please note that while this post can normally be based at Rachel House, Kinross, it will temporarily relocate to Mina House, Kinglassie, for approximately 12–18 months from spring/summer 2026 whilst we rebuild Rachel House. Mina House is a 10-12 minute drive from Rachel House. Our facilities team have access to a hot desk within Mina House.

As a team we work flexibly and are happy to discuss how we can meet business needs while accommodating individual working patterns and requirements.

We are open to hearing from applicants who feel they could excel in the role but may not have all the skills listed above. If you have a strong core skillset within facilities management and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

This post is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check

We expect interviews to take place on w/c 16th June 2026.

The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting for a Senior Development Officer- IJB Lived Experience.

The Senior Development Officer will lead the day-to-day delivery of a project to support Integrated Joint Boards (IJBs) and lived experience representatives through the transition to full voting rights on IJBs. The role will involve leading activity to support current lived experience representatives, designing a national recruitment programme, establishing role expectations, recommending induction training and supporting delivery and providing ongoing support to representatives through this process. The role will ensure that the move to full voting rights is implemented meaningfully, consistently and with the right support structures in place across Scotland.

The successful candidate must have:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent through experience, including through lived experience
• Strong knowledge of current agendas relating to health and social care in Scotland
• Leadership and organisational skills
• Experience of delivering time bound projects
• Excellent networking, relationship building and information management skills
• Experience of partnership working and co-production
• Excellent communication skills including report writing, and confidence in facilitation events and workshops and delivering presentations
• Understanding of accessibility issues, particularly as they relate to involvement and communication
• Experience of carrying out social research and consultation
• An understanding of evaluation principles and approaches
• Good understanding of data protection
• Confident IT skills in word processing, email, internet, databases and presentations

As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:

• 210 hours annual leave pro rata (equivalent of 30 days)
• 91 hours public holiday that can be taken flexibly pro rata (equivalent of 13 days)
• 24.5 hours additional leave between Christmas Eve and New Year pro rata (equivalent of 3.5 days)
• Contributory pension scheme 6%
• Annual incremental increase in salary (until top of grade)
• Flexible working (formal and informal)
• Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Time off in lieu
• Cycle Scheme
• Bike storage
• Carer Positive Employer
• Disability Confident Employer
• Up to 35 hours (pro rata) paid carers leave per annum
• Up to 35 hours (pro rata) paid special leave per annum
• Up to 70 hours (pro rata) paid compassionate leave per annum
• Paid day off to move house
• Employee forum

The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.

The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting for Development Officer- IJB Lived Experience

The Development Officer will support the delivery of a project to support Integrated Joint Boards (IJBs) and lived experience representatives as part of the transition to full voting rights on IJBs. The role will involve supporting current lived experience representatives, contributing to a national recruitment programme, establishing role expectations, recommending induction training and providing ongoing support to representatives through this process. The role will ensure that the move to full voting rights is implemented meaningfully, consistently and with the right support structures in place across Scotland.

The successful candidate must have:

• Educated to degree level of equivalent through experience
• Excellent networking and relationship building skills
• Experience of partnership working and co-production
• Good research and analytical skills, and processing high level information
• Strong knowledge of current agendas relating to health and social care in Scotland
• Excellent communication skills including confidence in facilitating outreach and engagement
• Understanding of accessibility issues, particularly as they relate to involvement and communication
• Confident IT skills in word processing, email, internet, databases and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
• Good organisational, time management and event management skills
• Good understanding of data protection
• Commitment to equality, non-discrimination, and the principle of people being the experts in their own lives and being at the heart of policy, support and services.

As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:

• 210 hours annual leave pro rata (equivalent of 30 days)
• 91 hours public holiday that can be taken flexibly pro rata (equivalent of 13 days)
• 24.5 hours additional leave between Christmas Eve and New Year pro rata (equivalent of 3.5 days)
• Contributory pension scheme 6%
• Annual incremental increase in salary (until top of grade)
• Flexible working (formal and informal)
• Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Time off in lieu
• Cycle Scheme
• Bike storage
• Carer Positive Employer
• Disability Confident Employer
• Up to 35 hours (pro rata) paid carers leave per annum
• Up to 35 hours (pro rata) paid special leave per annum
• Up to 70 hours (pro rata) paid compassionate leave per annum
• Paid day off to move house
• Employee forum

The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.

The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

Who we are?

Teens+ provides post school education and lifelong learning services for young people with complex communication needs including autism and learning disabilities.

The service is person centred and individualised to ensure each student, regardless of their needs, can reach their fullest potential.

Where are we?

We currently have centres in Edinburgh (Liberton Brae, Ravenscroft and McDonald Road, Leith) and in East Lothian, Musselburgh.

This vacancy is for the McDonald Road Centre, Edinburgh.

Purpose of the role!

The Education Supervisor is a key member of the centre’s management team, responsible for leading and supporting staff, overseeing the delivery of high-quality education, and contributing to the overall running of the centre.

The role involves providing effective supervision and people management, working alongside the Centre Manager to manage the staff team and ensure consistent, values-led practice. In partnership with the Education Tutor, the Education Supervisor oversees education delivery to ensure all learning is individualised, meaningful, and aligned with each student’s abilities, needs, and future goals.

The Education Supervisor plays an active role in communication with students, families, and professionals, ensuring a collaborative approach to support and outcomes. They also support the operational management of the centre, including designated compliance responsibilities, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks and organisational standards.

Confident in decision-making, the Education Supervisor will contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the centre, including deputising in the absence of the Centre Manager, and supporting wider organisational priorities and continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will have proven experience of working with adults with additional support needs using a person-centred approach.

You will be a confident leader, working closely with the Centre Manager, coaching and leading the staff team to meet the needs of the service, deliver high standards of performance, and create a positive and supportive environment for both staff and students.

You will understand how to connect with the local communities and offer opportunities for development and growth to the students.

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You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and must be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

You will be able to communicate effectively 1:1 as well as to groups of people.

Ideally you will have had a level of management experience and previous background in education delivery would be advantageous.

The successful applicants will require membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.