Operations Officer
- Part time
- £30,235 pro-rata
- Hybrid: majority home-working. Possibility of completely remote-working.
- Closing 16th June 2025
- Advertised from 4th June 2025
- Until 31 March 2026. Extension possible; dependent on funding.
Role
We are looking for a diligent, practical, and highly organised Operations Officer to support the internal workings of our small but high-impact team. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth running of internal operations, so that our programme staff can focus on empowering communities and delivering change.
The Operations Officer will lead on finance and bookkeeping, design and manage devolved budgets, coordinate reporting systems, contribute to event logistics (e.g. booking venues and catering), and scope, propose, and develop usage of a CRM system. They will also take on PA-style duties for the Hub Manager, including inbox management and diary support.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, enjoys working with systems and processes, and is confident with numbers and reporting. You will be working closely with the Hub Manager, Lil Finance and Budget Management staff, Comms Officer, and Community Development Officers.
Application notes
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website.
Application deadline: 12 noon on Monday 16th June.
Top job! Deputy Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £36,400 pro-rata
- On site: Office based at our premises in Ormiston
- Closing 30th June 2025
Fostering Compassion is a groundbreaking humane education project for vulnerable children who may be showing worrying behaviour towards animals or are struggling with compassion and empathy in general. Unique in our approach, our activities share the stories of rescued animals in a way that the children draw parallels between their circumstances and the animals, helping them see animals as sentient beings sharing similar emotions to them. Through sharing the animals’ stories, the children gain a greater understanding of their circumstances, providing a platform for them to open up about their own abuse and neglect, encouraging healing. We work to address the links between animal abuse, child abuse, elder abuse and interpersonal violence.
We are looking to recruit a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to assist and work alongside the CEO to provide strategic leadership for Fostering Compassion, ensuring that our services are delivered to the highest standards of quality and performance, fulfilling our mission and core values, leading by example.
You will support the CEO in acting as the ‘face’ of the organisation, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, donors and service users and providing direct management for the Volunteer Development Officer and the Fundraising Development Coordinator.
You will assist the CEO with the ongoing growth, development and expansion of Fostering Compassion to ensure longterm sustainability.
Responsibilities and Duties: Under guidance, the person in this role will
- Provide support to and work alongside the CEO preparing strategic plans and budgets
- Preparing and presenting (as required) Board papers and reports to enable the Board to effectively govern the Charity. To report and contribute to the Board of Trustees and CEO as appropriate.
- In conjunction with the CEO, oversee and Support the Volunteer Development Officer and Fundraising Development Co-ordinator
- Expand Supporter Base and assist with Development Plans
- Assist with development and delivery of services to a high standard
- Assist with Payroll and Staff assessments
- Assist with support and needs of Service Users and Event planning and execution
- Nurture and develop Community Relations and Partnerships
- Assist with identifying funding bodies
- Assist with Social Media and Website maintenance
- Liaise with the CEO regarding the overall financial arrangements of the Charity, ensuring relevant budgets are adhered to
- Contribute to strategic discussions
- Ensure that the gathering of performance data from services is consolidated into collective reports as required
- Ensure policies and procedures are up to date
- Ensure that disputes and complaints are dealt with quickly and effectively.
- Carry out other tasks and responsibilities of any nature as determined from time to time by the CEO, to ensure the effective management of the Charity.
Report to:The CEO. They are expected to work as part of a team but also be able to act on their own initiative
Work Hours: 70 hours per month. Work pattern flexible by agreement (some weekend work may be required. FTE £36,400)
Remuneration: £20 per hour (gross)
Location: Office based at our premises in Ormiston
Probationary period: 3 months
Requirements and skills
Essential:
- Proven experience in a similar position at Management level
- Sound knowledge of the not-for-profit sector and Charity Governance ideally including experience of Financial planning, Human Relations management, Organisational development and managing change
- Ability to work closely with the CEO while also working on your own initiative
- Have a demonstrable understanding of financial management, including budgeting and forecasting
- Have the ability to lead by example and display the personal drive, energy and coordination skills required to motivate staff and volunteers while working with them as part of a successful and established team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to effectively promote the charity, its values, mission and ethos to stakeholders, funders and service users
- The ability to ensure that organisational change is managed in a restorative and positive manner, providing direction and leadership to staff and volunteers as appropriate while motivating and inspiring
- To provide cover for the CEO during absence and leave.
- Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection, disclosure and safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge and experience of and with Social Media platforms
- A pleasant, outgoing personality
- Must love animals
Preferable:
- Knowledge of the Link
- Knowledge of the Human-Animal Bond
- Event management skills
- General Fundraising Skills
- Creativity
We are open minded about getting the right person for the position so even if you don’t feel you meet all the essential criteria, you may still want to apply.
Note: As part of the interview process we will be asking candidates to deliver a 5 minute presentation outlining their ideas for the growth and expansion of the charity to ensure long term success and sistainability.
Administrative Assistant
- Part time
- £22,325 – £23,873 pro-rata
- Hybrid: East Lothian
- Closing 11th July 2025
Carers of East Lothian is the local organisation supporting adults who care for family and friends. We have an excellent reputation, recently gaining recognition through the Carers Trust ‘Excellence for Carers’ Award and have recently secured the contract to deliver adult carer services across East Lothian for an initial two-year period and a total period of up to six years, to 2031. We are a Carer Positive Exemplary employer, as well as being Disability Confident Committed and a Living Wage employer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for carers and professionals, handling enquiries and referrals with sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Maintain accurate client records, manage referrals, and arrange clinic appointments (e.g. Legal Advice, Power of Attorney).
- Provide admin support for carer events and workshops, process small grants, and update financial records.
- Support reception area upkeep, office supplies, and general admin tasks including mailings, info packs, and Board support.
- Assist the wider team and volunteers while ensuring compliance with data protection and health & safety policies.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in reception or office admin
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills and attention to detail
- A team player with a commitment to supporting unpaid carers
Very flexible working and 6% matched pension.
Background
Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) is a network of over 160 group members and over 300 individual members. We aim to engage and empower individuals and community groups in taking meaningful action to address the climate and nature emergency, working towards a just, thriving and resilient Edinburgh. Our membership is open to any community group and individual in Edinburgh. You can become a member here.
ECCAN was launched by the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) in 2022 and submitted a successful funding application to the Scottish Government in Autumn 2023 to establish the Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Hub. This is part of a strategic Scotland-wide network of regional Climate Action Hubs.
At ECCAN, we aim to cultivate an organisational culture that is diverse, equitable, and fosters belonging. The post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting us to achieve this vision.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about climate action, good governance and charity management to take a key supporting role in building the community-led network and ensuring its ongoing success.
This person will be an excellent administrator with a keen eye for detail, tech-savvy and able to support the organisation in achieving its aims and objectives, through the management of everyday operations.
This will include ensuring compliance with all policy and related expectations of a publicly-funded organisation, managing HR strategies and day-to-day finances such as payroll and expenses.
As part of a fast-paced environment and collaborative team, there will be an opportunity for you to grow and develop in your role. While the role is focused on the finance and policies of the charity you will be able to contribute to the direction of our sub-networks or other activities you may have an interest in.
The Green Action Trust is Scotland's leading environmental regeneration charity and a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of public, private and non-profit stakeholders.
We are supporting a partnership between Glasgow City Council, East Renfrewshire Council and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency to develop and deliver the Glasgow Lost Rivers project which aims to recognise, develop and restore the urban river valleys in the Whitecart catchment on Glasgow’s south side. These rivers, mistreated by history and often neglected, have the potential breathe life into communities.
We’re recruiting a Project Coordinator to drive and develop this project as it moves from feasibility to concept design and prepares for technical design and delivery. As the Glasgow Lost Rivers Project Coordinator, you will work collaboratively with our partners and as a part of the part of the Green Action Trust’s Water Environment Fund (WEF) programme team, working alongside and sharing experiences with the Project Managers and Development Officers for other live WEF projects and supported by senior staff across Operations, Landscape and Programmes. You will be skilled in effective stakeholder engagement, report on project progress, identify opportunities and potential means of delivery, and develop an exciting and inclusive place-based narrative to deliver multiple benefits beyond river restoration
Travel to sites is an essential part of this role and a clean driving license and access a vehicle are required.
At the Green Action Trust we believe that staff should enjoy their work. We support a strong work life balance through flexible and hybrid working, training and support, a range of staff activities throughout the year and a strong employee support package.
This is a fixed term, full time position, based from our office in Stepps. For more information on the role and criteria, please download our Glasgow Lost Rivers Project Coordinator Recruitment Pack from our website.
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