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- Advertised from 28th June 2024
- 21 hours per week. Permanent.
Role
Main duties:
The People and Learning manager will direct our work to support people and learning across the organisation. Supporting SSF to attract develop and retain a skilled and diverse workforce and board.
The People and Learning Manager post will:
- Identify training needs and co-ordinating internal learning and development to our staff team
- Offering guidance on employee recruitment and retention, employee performance, and employee relations.
- Ensuring organisational processes, policies, and procedures are effectively maintained, reviewed, and implemented
A full job description can be found in the recruitment pack below.
Application notes
An application form can be downloaded below.
The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd July, 9.00am
Completed applications should be sent to: recruitment@ssf.org.uk
We will then shortlist all applications within a week of the closing date, so please double check your contact details on your application as we will be in touch regardless of the outcome.
From there, if your application is shortlisted, we will invite you to attend a interview on Monday 5th of August
For an informal discussion about the role, or for any additional information, please contact:
Gavin Black
07522 574290
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Communications and Policy Manager
- Full time
- £37,840
- Hybrid: Stirling office and home working
- Closing 24th July 2025
At Walking Scotland, we believe in the power of everyday walking and wheeling to transform lives and communities. We’re looking for a proactive and innovative Communications and Policy Manager who will play a key role in shaping the national walking conversation, influencing policy, amplifying our voice and inspiring action across Scotland.
About Walking Scotland
It’s an exciting time to join us. We’ve just unveiled our new name and brand, and as we approach our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.
Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.
About the role
As our Communications and Policy Manager, you’ll lead our communications and policy work. You’ll develop strategies, manage campaigns and build relationships that help us reach more people and bring about real change. You’ll work closely with a passionate team and collaborate with partners, policymakers and the public to make walking and wheeling part of everyday life across Scotland.
Hillwood Community Trust (HCT) is a charity based organisation working within the Greater Pollok Area since 1999. They have worked tirelessly to install a full sized all weather 4G synthetic pitch with floodlights and recently opened a purpose built community hub which not only has 4 changing rooms it also has a moderate community space and kitchen.
This post has been funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (TNL) to support developing and sustaining a minimum of 2 community based activities
The Community Development Worker will play a key role in supporting and empowering local communities to drive positive. The ideal candidate will work closely with local residents, organisations, and key stakeholders to identify community needs, develop initiatives, and provide services that promote sustainable community growth.
Do you believe in the power of walking? Do you believe that walking is the most accessible form of transport? Do you believe that walking is good for our physical health, our mental health and for our communities? We do, we believe that Walking is for everyone, everywhere, everyday. We believe walking and wheeling should be accessible for all and we believe that more people walking and wheeling is key to Scotland becoming a greener and healthier place to live and work.
At Walking Scotland, we know how powerful walking is and what it can do. We are looking a passionate and engaging manager for our National Health Walk network who can help us target those that need most support to make those first steps to moving more and can help us to grow the network so that as many people as possible can get out and feel the power of walking.
About Walking Scotland
It’s an exciting time to join us. We’ve just unveiled our new name and brand, and as we approach our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.
Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.
About the role
As our Walking Networks manager you will manage a team of Development Officers who in turn support and enable the network to accredit and support Health Walk providers across Scotland. You will help us grow the network so as many people as possible can move more and feel the power of walking through the multitude of benefits walking can bring. You will be passionate about the benefits of walking and will help us spread the word.
Stories and Media Officer
- Full time
- £31,126
- Hybrid: Stirling office and home working
- Closing 24th July 2025
Do you believe in the power of storytelling to inspire change? We do, and we believe that every step tells a story.
At Walking Scotland, we know that people’s stories can touch hearts, shift perspectives and spark action. We’re looking for a talented and driven Stories and Media Officer to help us share the power of walking and wheeling across Scotland.
About Walking Scotland
It’s an exciting time to join us. We’ve just unveiled our new name and brand, and as we approach our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.
Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.
About the role
As our Stories and Media Officer you’ll gather and share powerful stories that show how walking and wheeling transforms lives and communities. You’ll craft compelling content that informs, inspires and connects across a range of platforms, from social media and press releases to campaigns and sector reports. You’ll also be the first point of contact for media and press enquiries and will raise the profile of Walking Scotland through local and national PR.
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