Make a real difference to people living with dementia and their families.

STAND is a Fife charity led by people with lived experience of dementia. We believe that life doesn’t stop with a diagnosis — people can continue to grow, connect and enjoy new experiences. Nine trustees currently sit on STAND's Board of Trustees and, as a peer-led charity, three (including the Chairperson) live with dementia, three are/were carers and three have professional backgrounds.

We are currently seeking the following new Trustees to share with us their experience, talents, and passions:

• Trustee Secretary (further details attached)
• Trustee (ideally with experience in fundraising, but experience in campaigning, marketing, HR, creative pursuits or digital technology would also be beneficial).

Insight or personal experience of dementia or caring responsibilities would be an advantage. The STAND team is friendly and supportive, and you will be working with the charity's Development Lead and Administration Officer alongside trustees, volunteers, staff and members of the charity.

The Board of Trustees currently convenes every six weeks (usually from 2.00pm – 3.30pm), with the AGM in the autumn. Office Bearers and senior staff meetings usually take place quarterly. Most meetings are held in Kirkcaldy and travel expenses are reimbursed up to 30 miles from Kirkcaldy. Rarely, an additional Extraordinary General Meeting of the Board may take place.

Between meetings, it will be necessary to work remotely.

After a historic Holyrood Election in 2026, the Liberal Democrats in Edinburgh are looking for a campaign organiser to be the lynchpin in our campaign for the city council elections in May 2027 and beyond. This is a role focussed on running – and winning - an ambitious campaign to put more gold on the map.

Working with an experienced team you will also develop your experience of delivering results in high-pressure, target-driven campaigns in a setting that will open opportunities in a political party, an advocacy organisation, membership body, trade union, charity, or comparable campaigning environment.

This is a great opportunity to take on a high-profile campaigning role with some of the most ambitious local parties in Scotland.

Job Description

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Taking overall responsibility for delivering the agreed citywide campaign plan.
• Building campaigning and organisational capacity – including recruiting members, donors, deliverers and poster sites.
• Building and managing a team of volunteers who oversee all aspects of capacity building and campaigning.
• Designing and delivering an ongoing programme of doorstep communication with voters.
• Assisting with the design, production, print, and coordination of the delivery of campaign literature.
• Maintaining relevant databases e.g. deliverers, donors, poster sites etc.
• Organising events e.g. action days, social events, etc.
• Maintaining and updating social media, website and other digital infrastructure.
• Supporting fundraising and assisting with fundraising campaigns and events as required.
• Attending relevant conferences, training and other meetings as required.

Personal Specification

The following criteria are considered essential:

• Exceptional personal organisation.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• bility to lead, mobilise and manage volunteers.
• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, self-motivating and able to manage own workload.
• Familiarity with current issues within UK politics and sympathy with the values and principles of the Liberal Democrats.

The following criteria are desirable:

• Experience in delivering effective Liberal Democrat campaigns.
• Experience of Liberal Democrat software and databases (e.g. Affinity Publisher, NationBuilder & Connect)
• Understanding of GDPR, data protection and regulations relevant to political campaigning

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your events and organisational skills to enable Scotland's charities and voluntary organisations to learn new skills, share challenges, connect with each other and celebrate successes?

The SCVO events and learning programme welcomes more than 5,000 individuals each year and this is your chance to be at the heart of making it happen.

About the role

We’re recruiting to bolster our customer service team and ensure Scotland’s charities and other voluntary organisations are supported to thrive.

Our new Officer will contribute to the smooth running of the programme by using their organisational and communication skills to:

• Support our online and in-person events - from small webinars to The Gathering
• Respond to enquiries from charities of all shapes, sizes and purposes
• Engage with venues, speakers and other event contributors
• Upload our web listings and ensure our content is accurate
• Process and report on our customer and event data

About you

Your combination of engaging communication skills, slick organisation skills and understanding of what makes an excellent event will enable you to thrive in this role. If you’re a to-do list pro, enjoy a busy, varied workload, and love it when a plan comes together, then this could be the job for you!

How we’ll support you

You’ll be joining a knowledgeable, experienced team who are skilled in events and customer service, and generous in sharing their knowledge and helping you learn on the job. You’ll be supported directly by the Service Development Manager and Events & Learning Manager in finding your feet and prioritising your workload.

SCVO is a supportive employer, with many wellbeing support policies and a values-driven approach.

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including working from home for part of the week, will be fully considered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification. We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible working approach, please contact us at HR@scvo.scot

Purpose: You’ll play a key role in supporting Laura’s work across numerous areas in South Scotland, including rural areas. By researching local and national issues, spotting what matters most, and communicating effectively,you’ll help engage constituents and stakeholders. You willalso build practical experience in research, communications, campaigning, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Producing materials that effectively convey Laura’s work to constituents and local media.
• Keeping up to date with current media developments.
• Corresponding with constituents and local campaign groups.
• Assisting with high-quality press briefings, speeches, presentations and written materials.
• Creating compelling narratives that tell the story of Laura’s work and empower constituents to engage with the work of Parliament.
• Identifying potential media opportunities.
• Identifying key regional events and activities, in turn promoting my work.
• Maintaining information systems to support communications.
• Contributing towards the management of Laura’s social media accounts, including posting high quality, accessible content on a regular basis
• Drafting and posting social media content to update constituents on my parliamentary activities.
• Reviewing social media trends and briefing me on issues of relevance to my parliamentary role.
• Gathering and distributing valuable data that supports my activities.
• Keeping your knowledge of local issues up to date.
• Carrying out strategic research projects.
• Obtaining and compiling relevant research documents from external stakeholders.
• Preparing and delivering regular briefings and updates.
• Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics.
• Implementing strategic goals and developing campaign priorities.
• Confirming deliverables are met.
• Supporting wider team administrative work.
• Supporting the wider administration of the office, including diary management and correspondence with stakeholders in the region and areas of policy interest to Laura.
• Accompanying the MSP on meetings and visits in the region, taking notes, photographs and videos as needed.
• Organisation of regional visits, events and in-person meetings across South Scotland.

Essential Requirements

• Have an interest in politics with the confidence to represent Laura and her work in a compelling way.
• Be capable in monitoring media developments and sourcing information from a range of channels.
• Have flexibility using relevant IT skills and writing styles, covering both press and social media.
• Be creative in communicating over a range of formats on different media platforms.
• Have the creativity and expertise to produce accurate and influential work.
• Have analytical skills with the ability to identify and investigate trends while interpreting data.
• Be a quick learner with the ability to multitask and work within tight timescales.
• Be able to respond flexibly and creatively to range of requests, such as media enquiries and press releases.
• Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges.
• Have excellent organisational skills and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment.
• Have an understanding of South Scotland and the challenges and opportunities offered in representing this region.
• We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates whose backgrounds and career trajectories may be under-represented in politics.