We are excited to have the opportunity to recruit new members to join our Board in 2026.

We are focused on identifying new board members who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of people seeking asylum and a refugee background living in Scotland.

The Board of Directors is ultimately accountable for the smooth operation of the organisation, ensuring its long-term financial stability and the delivery of its charitable objectives. It needs to provide leadership, set strategic direction, exercise effective control and monitor performance. Companies House publicly lists our board members, and the Office of the Scottish Charitable Regulator lists charitable trustees.

The board meets every 6 weeks, either face-to-face, via online platforms, or as a hybrid of the two.

The duration of Board meetings is usually less than 2 hours.

All relevant papers are forwarded in advance by email and can be printed in hard copy before the meeting.

Being a trustee is a voluntary role, but Community InfoSource will cover relevant out-of-pocket travel and other expenses that would allow you to attend meetings.

All new trustees are appointed subject to a six-month probationary period

The Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC) is seeking a collaborative, proactive and values-driven individual to join our Experiential Team as a MIST National Officer (Experiential Team).

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation and ongoing development of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards, helping to improve access to treatment and related services and reduce drug-related deaths and harms in Scotland.

Working closely with SRC colleagues and in partnership with Public Health Scotland’s Medication Assisted Treatment Standards Implementation Support Team (MIST), you will play an important role in supporting the development of the experiential agenda. You will help ensure that the voices and experiences of people accessing services, family members inform quality improvement and service development across Scotland.

The role involves building strong relationships with a wide range of partners, including Alcohol and Drug Partnerships, NHS services, Health and Social Care Partnerships, third sector organisations, grassroots recovery communities, and people with lived and living experience.

We are looking for someone with excellent relationship-building skills, a strong commitment to a human rights-based approach, and the ability to work collaboratively across national and local structures to support learning, engagement and continuous improvement.

Benefits include:

• 10% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays

If you are passionate about recovery, rights-based practice and making a meaningful difference in Scotland’s alcohol and drug sector, we would love to hear from you.

SOSCN is a national charity dedicated to supporting the development of high-quality school age childcare (SACC) in Scotland who provide policy representation, practice support, training, research, and resources, to advance the School Age Child Care Sector growth and sustainability in Scotland.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed Development and Support Officer to provide high-quality support to our members in a new role which will be split between direct support for members across Glasgow and developing our member services nationally. This is an exciting role where you will visit settings, attend meetings, and build and develop strong local relationships with a range of stakeholders.

With leadership-level experience and influence across settings, you will provide a wide range of support to SOSCN SACC members, including remote advice, direct setting support, Health Checks, follow-up improvement planning and peer support opportunities. Working closely with Glasgow City Council colleagues, SOSCN members, other stakeholders and partners you will help to strengthen quality, governance and leadership across the SACC sector

A key part of the role will include the development of SOSCN membership policies and resources, as well as supporting voluntary committees and recruitment activity where needed. You will also play an active role in partnership meetings with Glasgow City Council and other stakeholders.

Role Profile

The Development and Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the quality, sustainability, and development of School Age Childcare services. The role involves supporting services in the Glasgow City Council area for 21hrs per week, and nationally 14hrs per week. By working directly with settings, volunteers, and partner organisations, the postholder will strengthen practice, promote inclusion, and enhance outcomes for children and families, taking cognisance of UNCRC and GIRFEC Wellbeing indicators.

• Support for Voluntary Management Committees
  • Provide tailored guidance and capacity-building support to voluntary committees, helping them strengthen governance, identify training needs, and implement quality practices.
• Community Development in SACC
  • Encourage active parental involvement in early learning and support volunteers in developing transferable skills that contribute to lifelong learning and community engagement.
• Promoting Quality Play and Learning activities
  • Share accessible information and advice on child development, the value of play, and sector standards supported by relevant documentation.
• Collaborative Support for SACC Settings
  • Support settings to access with providing and accessing training, and development opportunities that respond to local needs and priorities.
• Operational Support and Representation
  • Contribute to local networks and initiatives, represent the organisation at meetings, and support service delivery through agreed tasks and reporting.
• Family Engagement Through Play
  • Facilitate inclusive play and learning sessions that promote positive early experiences and build relationships with families, in collaboration with local professionals.

Key Tasks

• Deliver universal and direct support to settings, both remotely and in-person, based on requests and identified needs.
• Conduct annual Health Check audits and visits for Glasgow SACC, analysing findings and developing individual action plans for settings, as well as facilitating follow-up meetings to support improvement.
• Organise and attend termly in-person meetings for all members.
• Share local and national information to support member settings.
• Work collaboratively with Glasgow City Council colleagues, as well as attending provider updates and forum meetings, quality improvement support and collaborative SOSCN and Glasgow City Council meetings.
• Support voluntary committee governance through advice, training and practical guidance, as well as assisting with recruitment activity including job adverts, interview questions and professional advice at interviews.
• Support the development of SOSCN membership policies and resources as directed.

Working Relationships and Development

The role involves regular communication with line management, collaboration with colleagues and external partners, and participation in planning, review, and team meetings. Professional development is supported in line with organisational priorities and available resources.

Establish effective relationships with children, staff, parents and carers and promote an ethos of mutual respect and collaborative working

Core Competencies

Knowledge and Understanding

• Includes familiarity with sector SACC framework governance, regulatory standards, and current initiatives relevant to SACC delivery.
• Competence in Quality Improvement Framework with an extensive knowledge of SACC requirements in order to support SACC settings to provide the best possible service to children and families.
• Promote UNCRC to support SACC settings to ensure this is in their service.
• Support SACC in the delivery of GIFEC and wellbeing indicators in their day to day planning.

Skills and Capabilities

• Strong partnership working, communication, IT proficiency, and the ability to assess needs, plan support, and monitor progress effectively.

Values and Personal Commitment

• Demonstrates professionalism, inclusion, confidentiality, and a commitment to continuous improvement, reflection, and respectful collaboration.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience of supporting SACC and/or Childcare settings.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, charity governance and the operational challenges facing SACC settings.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Ability to work while managing a caseload between Glasgow City Council and national SACC services.
• Experience of writing reports, action plans or support documentation.
• Experience of delivering training, facilitating groups or supporting peer network.

Please note, for this role a relevant professional qualification in childcare, community development or a related field is required, as well as a full driving licence and access to transport, and a qualification meeting the requirements for a practitioner in a day care of children service, as a minimum, to be considered for this post.

What SOSCN will offer

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave plus 13 public holidays
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly policies that support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued
• A rewarding opportunity to support SACC members and strengthen all age childcare provision across Glasgow and Nationally.

Make a difference in Scotland's Gypsy/Traveller communities

MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) is Scotland's leading Black and Minority Ethnic carers' organisation. We work to reduce inequalities, improve access to culturally responsive services, and support some of the most marginalised communities across Scotland.

Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government's Gambling Levy, we have established our new Better Wellbeing Service, designed to address gambling harms, improve wellbeing, and strengthen support for Gypsy/Traveller individuals, families and communities.

We are now seeking passionate, committed individuals to join our growing team and help deliver this innovative and impactful service across Scotland.

This role will lead community development activities, raise awareness of gambling harms, build partnerships, facilitate groups and workshops, and support individuals and communities to identify and achieve personal and collective goals. The successful candidate will have experience in community development, outreach, partnership working and supporting marginalised communities.