We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Assistant to support the smooth running of Inspiring Scotland’s communication team. In this role you will provide support across a variety of projects and help deliver purposeful, creative, and engaging communications materials.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with some experience that is looking to be built upon Support and training can be provided, as most importantly we are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and team minded. Someone able to listen to colleagues’ varying needs; contribute ideas and work collaboratively to create solutions. You should be comfortable at organising your own time and adapting to priorities. You will have an awareness of communication activity and an interest in being creative and using this skill to help make communications stand out.

In this role you will work alongside the Communications Manager and be line managed by the Senior Communications Officer who are responsible for managing a wide range of activity for Inspiring Scotland. Alongside this team you will be able to work with a wide range of colleagues across the organisation and across policy areas such as equality and human rights, outdoor play, mentoring for children and young people and youth employability.

Role is office-based however you will be able to agree a work pattern which can include working from home. The role will involve travel to attend meetings and occasional events.

Benefits:

• 9.25% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice scheme available).

• Medicash Benefit

• Full private medical insurance with the option to include family members.

• 4 x salary Death in Service cover.

• 29 days annual leave plus 8 days public holidays

• Cycle to work scheme

This COSS Adviser post, covering the central belt of Scotland will provide a range of services for communities from one-to-one advice at every stage of the asset transfer/acquisition process, access to Expert Help, networking and training opportunities. Support will also be provided to public bodies including information and feedback on asset transfer processes, facilitating cross departmental meetings and providing ongoing CPD workshops on community ownership.

The role

SCVO are looking for two passionate and strategic individuals to join SCVO's Board of Trustees. This is a highly rewarding role, offering the chance to shape SCVO’s strategic direction and help shape the future of Scotland’s voluntary sector. You will contribute to high-level decision making, and support the leadership team, and safeguard SCVO’s long-term sustainability. Trustees will contribute to governance, compliance, and key organisational events, while ensuring adherence to legislation and robust financial controls. You will give strong strategic insight, an understanding of Scotland's voluntary sector, and a commitment to SCVO’s mission. This role requires a time commitment across quarterly meetings and key internal and external events such as The Scottish Charity Awards and The Gathering.

The person

The ideal candidates will have a strong belief in the value of the voluntary sector in Scotland and SCVO’s contribution to it. While previous experience as a trustee is beneficial, it’s not essential. Key qualities include strategic planning, performance monitoring, and effective team collaboration. Trustees should demonstrate good governance knowledge, sound judgement, and a values-driven approach. An understanding of the voluntary sector’s context in Scotland, coupled with the ability to challenge constructively and work collectively, is crucial to support SCVO’s mission and long-term vision.

For more information please visit aspenpeople.co.uk/SCVO

Are you looking to broaden your experience, learn new skills and share your abilities with a wider community?

ACE IT Scotland is a successful and growing Edinburgh-based charity. We provide free coaching and support to people over 50 to help them access everything the digital world can offer.

Working out of our city centre office, we have a small team of employees and a larger bank of volunteers who provide most of our services. These include community services, such as one-to-one coaching, group sessions, information services, and activity groups within local care homes. Demand for our services continues to grow. The recent events have reinforced just how important digital technology is for the health, wellbeing and connectivity of older people.

We have plans and resources in place to move ahead with our strategy of delivering our core services, seeking to help more people in more areas, and exploring more transformational opportunities longer-term.

We're now looking for new trustees to join our Board. The current Board of six trustees meets four to five times a year, normally in person. In between the formal Board meetings, trustees will serve on one or more of six sub-committees which take a more detailed view of the operation. Extensive use is made of remote meetings and online collaboration tools.

We would be particularly keen to hear from potential trustees who have experience of working with older people, the third sector or health and social services. As an organisation we value diversity and we warmly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• embrace our vision for all older people to be connected and reach their full digital potential
• help us to ensure that ACE IT Scotland complies with its Constitution, OSCR regulations and any other relevant legislation
• assist ACE IT Scotland to pursue its goals as laid out in our Strategy 2026
• support the development of ACE IT Scotland future operating models and future strategic plan revisions
• offer guidance, constructive challenge and insight to staff and trustees in relation to change proposals
• be aware of current issues that may impact the organisation