Finance Officer
- Part time
- £29,000 pro-rata
- On site: Whitburn Community Centre, Whitburn
- Closing 8th November 2026
- Advertised from 15th October 2026
- 10 hours per week, pro-rata. One year fixed-term contract.
Role
We are offering this part-time role with a salary of up to £29K pro-rata, commensurate with experience. Collaborating closely with the Trust Treasurer (TT) and Trust Manager(TM), you will perform a vital function within the team, ensuring the Trust’s financial performance is accurately reported, reviewed, and tracked.
Duties
· Check and create invoices for lets, events or other items under the Trust umbrella.
· Reconcile all petty cash and floats relating to the community centre, community fridge and other events or activities delivered under the Trust’s umbrella.
· Post other incomes not produced through invoices.
· Process supplier invoices and organise supplier payment runs in a timely manner.
· Administer payroll payments.
· Bank, balance sheet and funding reconciliations.
· Credit Control.
· Analyse Financial data.
· Support TT & TM to prepare and monitor monthly budgets.
· Support TT in preparing of finance reports for board, funders and stakeholders
· Supporting other day-to-day functions of the Trust
· Any other duties as deemed necessary by the TT and/or TM
Application notes
Please email your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages to Whitburncdt@yahoo.co.uk In your statement, give specific examples of how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You may also address the desirable criteria.
Application closing date: 5 pm on Sunday 8th November 2026.
Interviews: Expected to take place on 13th November 2026.
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Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer
- Part time
- £25,643 pro-rata
- On site: Stirling
- Closing 18th November 2026
Recyke-a-bike is recruiting an Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer.
Join our busy team of instructors to deliver a range of different cycle programmes to children and adults throughout the Forth Valley. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Bikeability programme (in partnership with Cycling Scotland and Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk local authorities), and the delivery of all cycling-based activities delivered by Recyke-a-bike. During the winter months, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn more about bike mechanics, by building pre-loved bikes in our workshop.
Applicants must have a passion for cycling and be a competent cyclist, comfortable riding in road and shared-use path settings, along with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Desirable qualifications include a Cycle Trainer and first aid certificates, but these are not a requirement- full training will be provided.
The position is 14 hours per week, with a salary of £10,257 per annum and a permanent contract, based at the Recyke-a-Bike premises in Stirling. Different hours may be considered for the right candidate.
CARES Community LaunchPad Officer/Assistant Officer (Dunkeld & Birnam)
- Full time or Part time
- £28,330 – £32,300
- Hybrid/Remote: Dunkeld & Birnam, to cover the Perth & Kinross area.
- Closing 2nd November 2026
Community Energy Scotland is recruiting an Assistant Project Officer or Project Officer (post assigned dependent on skills and experience, with responsibilities allocated accordingly to the successful candidates) for the post of CARES Community LaunchPad Officer/Assistant Officer based in Dunkeld & Birnam, to cover the Perth & Kinross area.
We are looking to recruit an energetic, well-organised and self-motivated individual to support the local communities to build their capacity, develop new community energy project ideas and work alongside them to apply for funding and deliver projects. Training as required, personal development opportunities, and support will be provided by Community Energy Scotland.
Overall Purpose
As part of a team of CARES Community LaunchPad Officers, you’ll build the capacity of community groups within your allocated geographical region to develop community energy projects. The Project Officers will be able to share learnings with each other and draw on the support of expert teams within Community Energy Scotland and its partners.
Recovery Development Worker
- Full time
- £26,442
- On site: Falkirk with regular travel throughout Forth Valley
- Closing 13th November 2026
Are you someone who enjoys a varied workload and who is passionate about promoting recovery? The role of Recovery Development Worker ensures a focus on building and strengthening visible recovery within and across communities. You may have lived experience of recovery or have skills and experience in a similar role. This role requires energy, enthusiasm and adaptability across the 7-day working week. Some evening and weekend work is critical to our operational delivery. The role demands a solution focused and strengths-based approach when working with all Recovery Scotland stakeholders.
About the job
The Recovery Development Worker is suited to an individual with "lived" and/or “learned” experience of recovery from problematic substance use or addictive behaviours, such as problem gambling, or someone who has been directly affected by another person’s substance use or addictive behaviours.
This experience of recovery and resilience can instil hope and is a powerful example within recovery communities. Individuals with lived experience of substance use must be at least 24 months free from problematic substance use and not engaging with services.
The post holder will be required to join the PVG scheme.
About you
You will be someone who thrives in a small, enthusiastic, and committed team. Your experience and skills of promoting recovery can be evidenced and you are adaptable, can use your initiative and be confident with autonomous working. Using your lived experience or work experience you foster positive and trusting relationships and you can demonstrate a focus on recovery and resilience. You will have excellent organisational and self-motivation skills. You are committed to
developing your skills further and passionate about lifelong learning.
You will be dedicated and compassionate when working with the Recovery Scotland team and with community members, families, volunteers, and external partners.
About Recovery Scotland
Recovery Scotland is a charity working with local and national partners to support and promote recovery from substance use by ensuring lived experience is visible, included and represented. We work with communities supporting a wide range of recovery focused activities and educational opportunities. We work within local and national guidelines promoting resilience and recovery with individuals, families, and communities.
Our work champions community membership, volunteering, self-management, and personal and professional development.
Working hours
Working hours are 35 per week with evening and weekend work. Hours will be negotiated with the Team Lead to ensure operational delivery across recovery communities
Staff Benefits
- Annual leave 33 days annual leave and 6 statutory days leave.
- Pension Recovery Scotland can match 10% of employer’s contribution to NEST.
- Travel Expenses 45 pence per mile
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Top job! Director of Finance
- Full time
- £92,000 – £96,000
- Hybrid: Livingston
- Closing 2nd November 2026
At ILF Scotland, our purpose is simple but powerful: to support disabled people to live independently. Through the Independent Living Fund, Transition Fund, Technology Grant and recently launched Coming Home Fund, we help thousands of people across Scotland and Northern Ireland achieve greater choice, control and dignity in their lives. We currently manage funding of approximately £100m per annum, supporting around 7,000 recipients, with funding expected to increase to approximately £120m in the next financial year.
As our long-serving Director of Finance prepares to retire, we are seeking an exceptional finance leader to join ILF Scotland at a pivotal point in its journey. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected, award-winning organisation during a period of significant growth and increasing reach.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic financial leadership, governance and assurance across ILF Scotland. As a trusted adviser to the Board, Executive Team and Government stakeholders, you will help secure the organisation's long-term financial sustainability, ensuring the effective stewardship of public funds and the highest standards of accountability, governance and value for money.
Operating within a complex and highly regulated environment, you will provide insight, assurance and constructive challenge on key strategic and financial matters, while driving innovation, continuous improvement and organisational performance. Above all, you will play a key role in enabling ILF Scotland to continue delivering life-changing outcomes for disabled people across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
As a professionally qualified accountant (CA, CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent), you will bring significant senior finance leadership experience gained within a complex and highly regulated environment. You will have a strong track record in financial strategy, governance, organisational performance and the stewardship of substantial budgets, alongside a sound understanding of the public sector and/or social care landscape. An effective communicator and relationship builder, you will be comfortable operating at Board level, providing trusted advice and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders. Alongside your technical expertise and leadership capability, you will demonstrate a genuine commitment to public service, inclusion and delivering positive social impact.
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with meaningful social impact, helping to shape the future of a highly respected organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of disabled people every day.
ILF Scotland embraces flexible and hybrid working. The successful candidate will not be required to be based in Livingston on a full-time basis and we are open to a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, compressed hours and other patterns that can support both individual and organisational needs.
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