People and Culture Advisor
- Part time
- £30,000 – £34,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 13th November 2026
- Advertised from 3rd November 2026
- 21 hours per week, flexible between Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanency, subject to organisational requirements
Role
We are seeking a motivated and people-focused People and Culture Advisor to contribute to the development of our People and Culture service, supporting our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace where our people can thrive. Working closely with the People and Culture Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you will play an important role in supporting our people, strengthening our HR practices and helping to deliver our wider organisational people priorities.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Beatson Cancer Charity as a People and Culture Advisor. Key responsibilities include:
- Manage employee relations cases and provide practical advice and coaching to managers, escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately.
- Develop and review People and Culture policies, supporting fair, consistent practice and compliance with employment legislation.
- Analyse workforce data and employee feedback to inform recommendations, monitor people KPIs and improve the employee experience.
- Advise managers on recruitment and selection, support effective onboarding and contribute to workforce planning, retention and succession initiatives.
- Support employee engagement, wellbeing, recognition and inclusion initiatives, and help managers act on employee feedback.
- Lead or support People and Culture projects, organisational change and service improvements, including manager training and resources.
- Work closely with the People and Culture team and colleagues across the charity to deliver a coordinated service, maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information confidentially.
Benefits
- 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
- Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
- Supportive and collaborative working culture.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.
About You
As a people-focused People and Culture Advisor you will meet the following criteria:
Essential
- CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards the qualification.
- Have at least 2–3 years' experience in an HR advisory role or equivalent generalist HR position, including responsibility for employee relations matters.
- Practical experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance or capability processes.
- Sound working knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice, with the ability to apply these appropriately in practice.
- Experience advising and supporting line managers on people management matters and procedural requirements.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting workforce information and producing accurate management reports.
- Experience using HR systems and maintaining appropriate employee relations records and documentation.
- Strong organisational, planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain HR matters clearly and provide practical advice.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to exercise professional judgement, recognise risk and escalate matters appropriately.
Desirable
- Experience contributing to policy development, organisational change or HR service improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting employee engagement, wellbeing, retention or organisational development projects.
- Experience developing or delivering line manager training, guidance or resources.
- Experience working within the charity or wider third-sector environment.
About the Organisation
Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.
Application notes
If you are passionate about people, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation making a difference to people affected by cancer, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter to recruitment@beatsoncancercharity.org to take the next step in your career.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Please note our organisation does not hold a sponsor licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
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People and Culture Coordinator
- Part time
- £27,000 – £28,500 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 16th November 2026
We are seeking an organised and proactive People and Culture Coordinator to help deliver an exceptional employee experience and support our people to thrive.
About the Role
Join Beatson Cancer Charity’s People and Culture team at a time of continued growth and development. You will support recruitment, interview coordination, onboarding, induction and offboarding, including exit surveys, while maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and personnel files and processing contracts and other employee lifecycle documentation. You will also coordinate payroll administration, mandatory training and learning activities, produce HR reports, support compliance with GDPR and organisational procedures, and provide first-line support for routine People and Culture enquiries, including payroll queries.
Key responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day People and Culture support, manage the shared inbox and respond to routine queries, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
- Coordinate recruitment and onboarding, including job adverts, interviews, offers, contracts, pre-employment checks and inductions.
- Administer employee changes and offboarding, preparing correspondence, updating confidential HR records and coordinating leaver arrangements and exit feedback.
- Collect, check and submit monthly payroll information accurately and on time, liaising with Finance on routine queries and reconciling records.
- Coordinate mandatory training and development activities, maintain training records and follow up on outstanding requirements.
- Produce regular HR and training reports, coordinate annual driving licence checks and maintain employee data in line with data protection requirements.
- Support employee engagement activities, People and Culture projects and general administration, while building positive working relationships across the charity.
Benefits
- 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
- Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
- Supportive and collaborative working culture.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.
About You
As a people-focused People and Culture Coordinator you will meet the following criteria:
- CIPD Level 3 qualification, or working towards it.
- Experience in HR administration or HR coordination.
- Experience using HR systems and supporting employee lifecycle processes.
- Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
About the Organisation
Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.
Beatson Cancer Charity is seeking an experienced, values-led Outreach Services Manager to lead multidisciplinary cancer support services across the West of Scotland, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for patients and families.
About the Role
The role combines operational leadership, team development, service performance, stakeholder partnership, compliance and budget oversight.
The successful candidate should bring substantial health or social care experience, proven multidisciplinary team management, and a compassionate commitment to supporting people affected by cancer.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead and develop the Specialist Health and Work Service (SHAWS), Group Support Programme, Counselling, Benefits Advice and Bereavement Services.
• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team, promoting collaboration and best practice.
• Recruit, develop and retain talented staff.
• Build strong relationships with NHS colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Oversee service performance, budgets, GDPR compliance and reporting.
• Promote services through communications, partnership working and events.
Benefits
• 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.
About You
You will be educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification in a
relevant health or social care discipline, with at least five years’ practice experience. You will also have a minimum of three years’ experience managing teams within a multidisciplinary environment, alongside strong leadership, organisational and relationship-building skills. You will bring a compassionate, values-driven approach and a clear commitment to supporting people affected by cancer
About the Organisation
Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.
Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.
We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self-management and recovery services across Scotland.
By joining CHSS as Data Governance Lead, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.
About the Role
As our Data Governance Lead, you’ll play a key role in helping CHSS manage and use data responsibly, ensuring the people we support, volunteers and colleagues can trust us with their information.
Working across the organisation, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of our data governance and data protection activities, including UK GDPR compliance, DPIAs, data sharing, consent, information assets, data quality and AI governance. You’ll also act as the main internal contact for our external Data Protection Officer and provide clear, practical advice to colleagues on data protection and governance matters.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong data protection or information governance experience who enjoys turning complex requirements into practical solutions. You’ll help embed good governance into projects and systems from the start, support colleagues to use data safely and confidently, and help CHSS continue to improve how we manage and protect information across the organisation.
Why Join CHSS?
At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.
Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.
We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.
What We Can Offer You
Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:
- A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
- Company pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Company sick pay scheme
- Employee wellbeing support
- Life assurance
For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.
Flexible Working
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.
Safeguarding and Equality
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.
Self Management Lead (South)
- Full time
- £36,261
- Remote: South (Covering Dumfries & Galloway and Borders)
- Closing 6th December 2026
Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.
We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.
By joining CHSS as a Volunteering Officer, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.
About the Role
As part of our scale up of service delivery, we have an exciting opportunity to join CHSS during a period of service growth. As Self Management Lead, you will lead the operational delivery and ongoing development of CHSS’s flagship self management programmes, including the Chronic Disease Self Management Programme, Living Well with Aphasia programme and structured 1-2-1 support service offer for people living with our conditions.
These nationally recognised programmes empower people to build skills, confidence and independence, supporting them to live well with and beyond their condition. Your leadership will ensure high quality, accessible and resilient delivery across the South of Scotland, responding to local needs while maintaining national consistency.
You will be responsible for:
• Leading and supporting teams to deliver evidence based self management programmes
• Ensuring continuity and resilience of services across your designated area
• Implementing local operational plans to increase reach, manage risk and safeguard delivery
A key aspect of this role is embedding a culture of continuous improvement, quality assurance and learning. You will monitor performance, use data and lived experience feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure services consistently meet CHSS standards, regulatory requirements and community needs.
You will champion evidence-based practice and support innovation that strengthens outcomes for people affected by long term conditions and communication disability.
In addition, there will be the requirement of the role holder to be a visible and vocal advocate for the charity that ensures our position as a key 3rd sector partner within NHS Health Board areas and other geographic systems of health and social care. The active and continuous development of senior system relationships will underpin the delivery of the role and ensure the long term success of the charity and the delivery of our No Life Half Lived Strategy.
The postholder will cover service delivery across Dumfries & Galloway and Borders. In addition, travel across Scotland will be required for training and meetings with the wider organisation.
Why Join CHSS?
At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.
Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.
We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.
What We Can Offer You
Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:
• A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company sick pay scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Life assurance
For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.
Flexible Working
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.
Safeguarding and Equality
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG.
CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.
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