Scottish Refugee Council is seeking a skilled Refugee Involvement Coordinator. The Refugee Involvement Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of Scottish Refugee Council’s refugee involvement framework. The role will build the foundations for meaningful and safe involvement, strengthen staff skills and organisational systems, support co‑design and co‑production projects, and guide learning and evaluation. This work will ensure lived experience insight is embedded across our services, policy and public influence. This is an organisational change and system-building role.

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

Are you passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ young people? Can you deliver high quality fundraising projects? Can you offer LGBT Youth Scotland supporters excellent stewardship?

Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people right across Scotland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support the delivery of our fundraising activity.

Working from home, with occasional travel, you will:

· Look after our community fundraising activities, including The Edinburgh Marathon Festival, Kiltwalks and other ad-hoc fundraising events

· Develop and grow existing community and individual giving income streams, e.g. online giving platforms and challenge event participation

· Coordinate supporter acknowledgements and thank you messages

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting, and sometimes life-saving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people

We want to hear from you if you have:

· Enthusiasm for fundraising and values-led income generation

· Confidence and an ability to develop relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

· A passion for supporting LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland

Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company and the country’s largest performing arts organisation. Founded in 1962 to make opera accessible to all, the company presents productions of international acclaim, from early works to world premieres. Performances are designed to be inclusive, with supertitles, audio-described and dementia-friendly shows, free and discounted tickets for under-26s, refugees, asylum seekers and schools, and touring productions reaching communities across Scotland.

The charity has a network of Patrons, members and supporters who engage with Scottish Opera at varying levels. This role supports that audience to feel connected and engaged with Scottish Opera, deepening their loyalty and seeking new ways to increase giving levels where possible and appropriate. It is a hands-on fundraising role, with scope to think and trial new ways of delivering supporter experience with the ultimate goal of growing the supporter base.

It is an exciting time to join Scottish Opera. They have invested in the fundraising team, there is organisation-wide support for fundraising, and many opportunities to engage supporters with exciting opportunities across Scottish Opera’s calendar.

This role might be for you if you consider yourself a relationship fundraiser – this is a people first role where engaging with donors over the phone and face to face will be the norm. You don’t have to have a background in philanthropy, you could have experience across community fundraising, corporate partnerships, individual giving or mid-value fundraising – the most important factor is that you understand fundraising and enjoy building great relationships with supporters and donors. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to step into a management level role, or for a candidate looking to specialise in mid-value, Patrons and membership fundraising.

Working within an arts and culture charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.

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.