Qualified Solicitor
- Full time
- £35,000
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 11th September 2026
- Advertised from 24th August 2026
- 34 hours per week. Temporary position for nine months with possible extension – Maternity Cover (pay review pending)
Role
An opportunity to work within our innovative & progressive Legal Team within our busy projects preventing homelessness, assisting vulnerable groups, clients and their families, and those with complex needs.
Govan Law Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated solicitor to assist the legal team working closely with Govan Law Centre Prevention of Homeless Services and Inclusion Team to provide service users with advice, legal representation, individual casework and advocacy. Providing representation across all tenures; Social Rented, Owner Occupied & Private Rented Sector. Providing homelessness advice to vulnerable clients and provide support to vulnerable individuals and groups.
The successful candidate will be experienced in court work and relevant civil law. Based within the Govan Law Centre office, the successful applicant will work as part of a team and may be expected to attend outreach hubs across Glasgow.
The post involves blended working; with a combination of working remotely from home and office-based work.
The successful candidate MUST :
1. Hold a degree in Scots Law.
2. A diploma in legal practice.
3. A Law Society of Scotland practising certificate.
4. Have good research and analytical skills.
5. Ability to work well with minimum supervision.
6. Passionate about Equality and Human Rights.
It would be desirable if the candidate had
1. Knowledge and experience of issues relating to homelessness and housing law.
2. Knowledge and experience of issues relating to social welfare law
3. Experience in appearing in court or tribunal settings
4. Experience in dealing with vulnerable clients
5. Experience in handling a large and varied workload
6. Experience in working within a team setting
Application notes
Please send or email CV and Letter of motivation to:
Margaret Sneddon, Senior Legal Clerical Officer, Govan Law Centre, Unit 4, 18-20 Orkney Street, Glasgow G51 2BZ. Email to: m@govanlc.com
Closing Date: Fri 11 September 2026 at 5pm
Telephone 0141 440 2503
Email: m@govanlc.com
website: govanlawcentre.org
If you have not received a response from Govan Law Centre by 24 Sept 2026, then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion & no further correspondence will be entered into.
The successful applicant will assist in the development and implementation of the money advice service offered across the Glasgow North West area and will work within the Money Advice Team covering welfare rights.
Limited weekend & evening work may be required.
Core function:
The core function of the Benefits Advisor’s remit is to provide advice, assistance and representation to clients with financial problems, covering all aspects of welfare rights and income maximisation.
Actual function:
The role has a variety of activities and considerations in managing the delivery of the objectives and outcomes of Drumchapel Money Advice Centre.
The tasks will include the following:
- To provide advice and assistance to clients with financial problems
- To maximise the client’s income through advice on welfare benefits and other sources of financial assistance
- To offer appropriate assistance to individuals requiring help with financial budgeting
- To provide representation and advocacy at tribunals and other formal or informal hearings
- To keep up to date with developments in money advice and changes in relevant legislation
- To liaise with appropriate local and national debt and money advice agencies in addition to statutory agencies
- To cover potential outreach clinics and work at venues across the Glasgow West area, with limited weekend and evening work as required via rota.
- Any other duties appropriate to the post
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Want to help tackle inequality and expand access to justice in Scotland?
LSA is seeking new Trustees to join our Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our new 2025–2028 Strategy and help shape the future of one of Scotland's leading law centres.
For more than 35 years, LSA has provided legal advice and representation to people facing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. We also play a significant role in legal education, research and training, helping to advance social justice across Scotland.
We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
- Finance, accountancy, audit or financial management
- Cyber security, information governance or digital risk
- Artificial intelligence, digital transformation or technology strategy or governance
- Lived experience of poverty, discrimination, disability, migration, housing insecurity or barriers to justice
- Fundraising, income generation or business development
- HR, organisational development or people management
- Senior leadership, governance or organisational transformation
Whether you are an experienced professional, community leader, or someone with lived experience who wants to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Previous Board or Trustee experience is not essential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will provide induction, support and training. LSA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve.
We would also be pleased to hear from applicants who might, over time, wish to contribute to Board leadership roles — including Treasurer or Chair — as part of our ongoing succession planning.
The role is voluntary and unpaid, with reasonable expenses reimbursed. The Board meets approximately six times a year, with opportunities to participate in Sub-Committees and support LSA's strategic development.
Further information about LSA and the role of Trustee can be found in our Recruitment Pack below. Our Chief Executive, Aaliya Seyal, would be delighted to speak with prospective applicants before they submit an application and answer any questions about LSA, the Board and the Trustee role.
Top job! Finance Manager
- Full time or Part time
- up to £60,907
- Hybrid: Thistle House, Edinburgh
- Closing 28th August 2026
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is recruiting an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and play a key role in supporting our mission to protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.
As an independent statutory body, we ensure that care, treatment and support across Scotland are lawful, ethical and person centred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values driven organisation with a strong public service ethos.
About the Role
The Finance Manager is the most senior finance professional within the Commission, responsible for delivering robust financial management, statutory compliance, payroll oversight, and strategic financial advice. You will oversee an annual budget of approximately £7m and act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for all financial matters.
Working closely with the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, you will lead on:
• Financial reporting, analysis and advice to the CEO, executive leadership team and the Board
• Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting
• Year-end accounts and external/internal audit
• Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy
• Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management
• Procurement compliance and value for money
• Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government (Oracle)
This role offers significant autonomy, influence and the opportunity to shape financial stewardship across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings:
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)
• Significant experience in public sector financial management
• Strong knowledge of the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) and Scottish Government Pay Policy
• Experience managing payroll and related processes
• Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
• The ability to work independently across a wide remit
• A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement
• People management experience and familiarity with Scottish Government shared services (Oracle) is desirable.
What We Offer
• Flexibility on contracted hours, subject to a minimum commitment of 21 hours/3 days per week (0.6 FTE).
• Hybrid working
• Modern open plan office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh
• Generous annual leave and NHS pension
• Supportive, inclusive organisational culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland
• An organisation which is keen to continue to adapt and transform to meet the needs of the people it serves
Top job! Executive Director (Nursing)
- Full time
- £83,661 – £92,957
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 1st September 2026
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (the Commission) is recruiting an Executive Director (Nursing) — a key values led, senior leadership role which is highly influential in the context of mental health, incapacity and human rights law in Scotland.
About us
The Commission is an independent statutory body established to protect and promote the human rights, welfare, and dignity of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions. We ensure that care, treatment, and support are lawful, ethical, and aligned with the principles of human rights and equality. We operate independently of government, enabling us to speak with authority and impartiality on matters affecting some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people.
The role
The Executive Director (Nursing) is an established role at the Commission responsible for direct line management of a small multidisciplinary staff team and leading a portfolio of strategic and operational responsibilities that support the achievement of the Commission's vision, purpose and statutory duties.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the post holder shares collective responsibility for leading the Commission's work to safeguard the rights and welfare of individuals, promote compliance with mental health and incapacity legislation, and improve standards of care and practice across Scotland.
As the Commission's professional nursing lead, the post holder will also provide leadership on issues affecting people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions, as well as broader adult and child protection matters.
The role requires strong national leadership in mental health and learning disability nursing, influencing policy, practice and service development across Scotland while providing expert advice on complex ethical, human rights, legal and care issues.
This vacancy (as a result of retirement) comes at an exciting time as the reform of Scotland’s mental health and incapacity legislation begins to pick up pace.
About you
- A registered nurse (RMN or RNLD) with substantial senior nursing leadership experience.
- A demonstrable track record of strategic leadership within mental health, learning disability, dementia or related services.
- Expertise in human rights-based approaches, safeguarding and person-centred care.
- Experience of influencing policy, practice and service improvement at a senior or national level.
- If you are motivated by improving outcomes for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Membership of the NHS pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Commitment to professional development
- Supportive, values driven organisational culture
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