Reception Administrator
- Part time
- £27,048 – £30,581 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd June 2026
- Advertised from 8th June 2026
- 30 hours per week, over 4 days
Role
Do you want to work for an organisation that truly cares about its staff?
Would you like to use your skills to make a difference in people’s lives?
If the answer is ‘yes’, Space is the place for you!
Space is a community anchor organisation supporting people and their families in South West Edinburgh, with some of our services stretching city wide.
WE BELIEVE THAT CONNECTIONS BUILD COMMUNITIES
Space delivers 22 projects, with around 60 staff and 50 volunteers. We deliver diverse services supporting young people, families, older people and carers amongst others.
As a dynamic organisation no two days are the same, with a wealth of learning and development opportunities for our staff and volunteers.
Space is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are.
For more information about Space and all our projects can be found on our website – spacescot.org
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic administrator to join our team at our community hub.
The Reception Administrator is a key member of the Facilities Team and the face of the
organisation, ensuring that Space provides a welcoming and safe environment for staff and
visitors.
The role is a central point of contact across all Space projects, providing administration and
technical support to staff and volunteers, and ensuring the efficient operation of reception,
office and meeting rooms.
This is a very varied role, with no two days the same, typically you’ll be:
- Providing a warm and friendly welcome to all hub visitors.
- Handling incoming calls, emails and mail ensuring all enquiries are managed efficiently and directed to the right person
- Manage room bookings from enquiry to completion liaising with clients to ensure their specific needs are met and sales opportunities are maximised.
- Supporting staff and volunteers with administration and IT tasks, continually monitoring systems to ensure efficiency and cost control.
- Rota planning for the Facilities Team to ensure appropriate levels of staffing to keep the building safe and operating efficiently.
- Providing on the job supervision and training to reception staff and volunteers.
- Maintain office equipment and supplies, managing contracts with the suppliers.
- Coordinate site visits by contractors to carry out repairs and maintenance ensuring that all relevant policies and insurance requirements are adhered to.
- Engage with and build relationships with the local community, individuals and organisations, to promote our services.
What you’ll bring:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a busy administration role.
- Excellent digital skills, being confident in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.
- Good grasp of basic digital equipment functionality and problem solving, including mobile phones, laptops, printers.
- Clear communication and interpersonal skills, being able to naturally connect with people on all levels across the organisation and with stakeholders, and easily build a reputation for being approachable and trustworthy
- A positive can-do attitude, ready to roll your sleeves up, take on challenges and manage your own workload with minimal supervision
- A calm and patient manner, able to keep a cool head when managing competing priorities and showing respect to all people whatever their background.
What it’s like to work at Space:
·We care deeply about what we do and how we work. We work hard and get stuck in because we truly care about our community and each other.
·We live our values – they’re not just words printed on letterheads.
·We’re a team and work collaboratively, we support each other to succeed, we value relationships as much as results – egos are best left at the door.
·We’re not a finished article, we’re still evolving, still learning and not everything is perfectly optimised (yet).
·We find a way – we focus on solutions; challenges are puzzles to be worked out not excuses to give up.
·We’re curious and innovative, we challenge the norm and aren’t scared to voice ideas if we think we have a better way.
·The sector is demanding and unpredictable at times, priorities shift but if difficult decisions have to be made and we do it with integrity and maintain a people first ethos.
The full job description and the person specification for the role can be foundHERE
The hours for this role will predominantly be Monday – Friday between 9-5pm, however there may be a requirement for occasional evening and weekend working to facilitate events. The role is 4 days per week; there is some flexibility over which days are worked however it must include a Monday and Friday.
If you have any specific questions about the role or would like to have a brief chat before applying please contact Hazel Bell viacareers@spacescot.org.
Application notes
To apply, please return your completed application form tocareers@spacescot.orgby Monday 22nd June 2026. If you require any assistance in order to complete an application or would like to know about alternative formats available, please contactcareers@spacescot.orgor call 0131 455 7731.
We embrace AI and know the positive efficiencies it can bring, however if we feel that an application has been solely generated by AI and we can’t get a real feel for who you are, your application may be bypassed.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted no later than Wednesday 24th June to be invited to interview.
Initial interviews will be held in person at The Broomhouse Hub on Tuesday 30thJune 2026.
Space @ Broomhouse Hub is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
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Top job! Head of Community & Connections
- Part time
- £47,962 pro-rata
- Hybrid: The Broomhouse Hub, EH11 3RH
- Closing 8th June 2026
At Space we believe that connections build communities.
Well established in South West Edinburgh for over 30 years, our team of staff and volunteers engage with our communities to design and deliver services that create environments where people feel supported, empowered and valued.
We are in the final year of our current strategy; as we head into 26/27, we will be reviewing progress and embarking on our strategy for 2027-2030.
The Role
The Head of Community and Connections is a key leadership role, taking ownership of our frontline services which includes our varied and diverse work with Children and Young People, Adults and Older People, and Community Learning and Development. More information about our services can be found on our website spacescot.org.
You’ll be line managing a team of experienced, skilled and passionate individuals, enhancing their strengths and supporting them to further develop.
Working closely with our Board, CEO and Management Team you’ll help to shape strategy, strengthen partnerships and ensure the standard of our services remain high quality, sustainable and rooted in community need.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for Space.
You’ll play a central role in shaping our next strategy, influencing what our services look like over the next 3–5 years, and helping translate ambition into meaningful impact.
Alongside this, you’ll support the development of an emerging Community Health Service — building on strong foundations to create something ambitious, responsive and genuinely impactful for local communities.
If you’re someone who enjoys shaping direction, developing people and turning ideas into reality, this is a role with real scope and influence.
Day to day you be:
• Helping develop and deliver Space’s organisational strategy
• Shaping services to be impactful and responsive, spotting opportunities to grow, improve or reimagine what we do — always guided by community voice
• Representing Space confidently across networks, partnerships and collaborations
• Supporting and developing Project Managers to flourish in their role, coaching, creating space for reflection and learning, sharing learning and championing continuous improvement
• Ensuring safeguarding, compliance and HR responsibilities are understood and embedded
• Leading change thoughtfully — bringing people with you
• Overseeing service budgets and supporting managers to feel confident with finances
• Working alongside our fundraising team to identify, secure and sustain funding
• Building strong, transparent relationships with funders and partners
• Be a key leader in the Space team, building positive working relationships across the organisation
What it’s like to work at Space:
We care deeply about what we do and how we work. We work hard and get stuck in because we truly care about our community and each other.
We live our values – they’re not just words printed on letterheads.
We’re a team and work collaboratively, we support each other to succeed, we value relationships as much as results – egos are best left at the door.
We’re not a finished article, we’re still evolving, still learning and not everything is perfectly optimised (yet).
We find a way – we focus on solutions; challenges are puzzles to be worked out not excuses to give up.
We’re curious and innovative, we challenge the norm and aren’t scared to voice ideas if we think we have a better way.
The sector is demanding and unpredictable at times, priorities shift but if difficult decisions have to be made and we do it with integrity and maintain a people first ethos.
We have a pretty flexible approach to work - we know that everyone’s body clocks, responsibilities and preferred working environments differ. At the same time, we really value staying connected and collaborating with each other. From experience, our work is at its strongest when we come together, so we encourage a healthy balance with a regular presence in the office.
What you’ll bring:
• Experience of leading or overseeing frontline Health & Social Care or community based services at a senior level
• A people first mindset and strong, values led people management experience
• Good judgement – you’ll know when to stick to policy and when to exercise common sense to make balanced decisions
• A positive can do attitude, ready to roll your sleeves up and take on challenges
• Clear communication, being able to naturally connect with people on all levels across the organisation and with stakeholders, and easily build a reputation for being approachable and trustworthy
• Confidence working with budgets and financial information, able to not only understand but translate them to others. Knowledge of charity finances would be an advantage
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees and reporting to funders
• The ability to plan well, write business cases and manage multiple complex projects at the same time
• Strong digital skills, confidence using Microsoft Office (we use Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration tools
• A solid understanding of health & safety practices and safeguarding
• Some flexibility with working hours to provide occasional on call telephone support to services that run out with typical office hours.
Grant Support Co-ordinator
- Part time
- £37,205 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 23rd June 2026
Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We're also recruiting for a Grant Support Co-ordinator until June 2028. This is a part-time role at 21 hours per week. The salary is £37,205 per annum FTE (pro-rata). You can be based in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office with hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience to join a friendly, hardworking, passionate team keen to make a difference to our communities.
The role of Grant Support Co-ordinator is to support the delivery of grant making programmes to the highest possible standard to ensure that all contractual obligations are adhered to and that Corra continues to be an exemplary and progressive grant-maker. You will work closely with colleagues across Corra, working within the Grants Team and reporting to the Programme Manager.
The role will suit someone who is organised, can work collaboratively, has a high level of computer literacy and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, especially MS Excel and database programmes, is self-motivated, has knowledge of Scotland’s third sector, can analyse and assess financial information and budget and is a team worker with a willingness to learn.
Organisational Overview:
Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a charity formed by residents to deliver changes that benefit our community. Our vision is “Empowered, thriving communities where people work together to nurture innovation” which we hope to achieve through our mission of “Fostering creative solutions to provide community benefit and encourage a sustainable and vibrant Linlithgow”.
Our main priorities are;
- Driving Environmental Initiatives
- Encouraging waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling within the community; promoting energy efficiency, encouraging sustainable transportation options, developing friendly green spaces, supporting local food production.
- Improving
Community Health and Wellbeing
- Building connections, reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health and well-being, increasing learning and skill-building.
- Facilitating Community Engagement
- Empowering residents to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to create community benefit and capacity-building.
Our staff and volunteers are all local people focusing on projects prioritised by local people. By coming together, we want to access the resources needed to help develop strong, inclusive and meaningful projects that give the community a sense of purpose and value and build confidence that they can take into all areas of their lives. Annually, we engage with over 3000 people through our activities, improving the environment, people’s health and wellbeing and strengthening our communities.
Job Purpose:
The role will play a vital part in supporting the Trust’s financial and contract administration. This will be achieved by working to maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with charity law and best practice. The role will work closely with the CEO and Treasurer to ensure accurate oversight of the Trusts’ funds along with supporting other areas of compliance and key partner contracts for trust services such as insurance, maintenance, HR and IT.
Embedded within Linlithgow Community Development Trust (LCDT), you will work with the CEO and staff to support on all aspects of financial and contract administration, supporting the trust to monitor and report against its financial position, providing accurate information to funders and ensure the trust has all the information needed to manage its budgets effectively.
In addition to the financial administration, you will support the CEO to maintaining accurate records of contracts and services that the trust relies on to ensure compliance with charity law and ensure that key contracts are reviewed and renewed annually and in line with existing contract dates.
Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We are now recruiting for two Grant Advisors, (one full-time position at 35 hours and one part-time position at 28 hours) until June 2028 with salary of £37,205 per annum FTE (pro-rata). You can be based in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office with hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience to join a friendly, hardworking, passionate team keen to make a difference to our communities.
The roles of Grant Advisor is to play a key role in the delivery of grant making programmes across Corra and has the responsibility of delivering services to the highest possible standard. You will work closely with colleagues across Corra, working within the Grants Team and reporting to the Programme Manager.
The role will suit someone who is organised, can work collaboratively, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, is self-motivated, has knowledge of Scotland’s third sector, can analyse and assess financial information and budget and is a team worker with a willingness to learn.
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