About FOSS: Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) envisions a Falkirk District that is multicultural, multilingual, and welcoming, where local people, organisations, and services are equipped, supported, and willing to cultivate wellbeing, solidarity, community, curiosity, and respect among newcomers and longtime residents. Through befriending and other voluntary activities, FOSS enables newcomers to Falkirk District to build links and bridges with other locals, shaping and making use of the knowledge, networks and services we all need to live full, self-determined lives.

FOSS builds fruitful relationships through a culture of integrity, respect, solidarity, empowerment, and welcome. We began as an informal befriending project for resettled Syrian families in 2016, and, primarily through a befriending model, now engage a range of newcomers to Falkirk District including Sudanese, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees and people in the asylum system. With partnership working, targeted activities and programmes, fundraising, advocacy, and good information, FOSS enables local volunteers and newcomers to strengthen and proliferate support networks within our communities. This also helps us to act constructively together in response to rapidly changing world events and policy that impact our lives.

About the role:

Purpose of the post: Experienced Volunteer Coordinator to train, support and grow FOSS’s Volunteer base (currently around 30 Volunteers), as well as coordinate and help produce procedures and resources necessary for Volunteer and Client safety and care. The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the FOSS Outreach Officer (Client-care role) to establish and monitor Befriending relationships, oversee non-Befriending Volunteer roles like Material Needs delivery, as well as coordinate and maintain oversight over Volunteer-led activities and Volunteer support of asylum-seeking Clients accommodated in Falkirk’s asylum contingency accommodation. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Whitburn and District Community Development Trust (WCDT) is a community-led organisation at the heart of Whitburn, working to support local people and groups to thrive. Our mission is to create a more connected, confident, and resilient community by delivering local initiatives, encouraging volunteering, and fostering collaboration.

This role is central to delivering our Strengthening Communities Programme funded by the Scottish Government, which aims to build on the strengths of the WCDT by continuing to develop the organisation activities and empowering residents to take an active role in shaping local change. The Community Development Worker will lead on community engagement, support the development of local projects, build partnerships, and amplify the voices of residents. You will help ensure that the Trust continues to reflect the needs, priorities, and aspirations of the people it serves.

Overall purpose of the post

The Climate Action Officer will play a key role in advocating for climate action and sustainability, and will be responsible for developing and delivering a Climate Action Programme within the Trust’s Climate Action Hub.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the local community to promote positive climate action as supported by the Climate Action Fund programme. The Climate Action Officer will be involved with assisting and motivating community groups to identify relevant initiatives which will contribute to meeting local and national climate targets, and building awareness of the climate impact.

They will have the ability, drive and vision to engage and support the public to take climate action. They will support to empower those beginning and those already participating in climate action.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Climate Action

Responsible for: -

• Work with existing and new groups with little or no previous involvement in climate action and identify ways of enabling them to participate
• Deliver the Hub’s climate action programme to include a series of talks, workshops and events within the local community
• Review applications for seed funding in support of climate action activities, including monitoring and evaluation
• Promote climate action programme via social media platforms
• Monitor and evaluate the programme and provide regular updates as required
• Support and delivery of Scottish Government’s Climate Change Plan, Climate Change Adaptation Programme and Just Transition commitments

2. Responsibilities

Responsible for: -

• Build and develop good working relationships with key stakeholders/other organisation and agencies who can offer support
• Encourage co-ordination of activity and collaboration between community groups and other local bodies such as Local Authority, Education and Third Sector
• Facilitate learning and development by providing support materials and resources
• Contribute to a broad range of Policies that work to deliver the National Outcomes set in supporting a healthier, fairer, greener and more resilient community
• Foster peer learning and sharing of experience

3. Other Duties

Responsible for:

• Provide input to ensure all Climate Action processes are completely up to date when reviewed and updated on a regular basis, adopting an attitude of customer focused continuous improvement
• Foster peer learning and sharing experiences
• To undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of this post as may be required by the line manager

About Us

The International Association for Community Development (IACD) is a global multi-disciplinary network for professional community development practitioners and others with an interest in community development practice. As an organisation, and collectively as members we are committed to promoting participative democracy, sustainable development, human rights, economic opportunity, equality, and social justice, through the organisation, education, and empowerment of people within their communities, whether these be of locality, identity, or interest, in urban and rural settings.

About the Role

The International Association for Community Development (IACD) is seeking a passionate, experienced, and visionary leader to join us as Strategic Director. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver on IACD’s 2024–2029 Strategic Plan, ensuring our values and voice are represented on the global stage.

As Strategic Director, you will be responsible for delivering the organisation’s mission, managing operations, guiding international advocacy efforts, and fostering member engagement across diverse communities worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing evaluation of IACD’s strategic goals and global initiatives.
• Champion community development values and amplify practitioner voices—especially those from minority and marginalised groups.
• Strengthen IACD’s role in global policy arenas, including the UN and other multilateral forums.
• Develop sustainable funding strategies and manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Represent the organisation publicly and support IACD’s international network of members and partners through events, forums, and knowledge exchange.
• Provide strategic support to the Board of Trustees and ensure strong organisational governance.

About You

The successful candidate will be a seasoned community development professional with:

• A third-level qualification in community development/community work.
• Significant practical experience in community development and at national policy level.
• Proven leadership experience in strategy, international engagement, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report writing skills.
• Experience working with funders and delivering large-scale programmes.
• The ability to work flexibly across time zones and travel nationally and internationally when required.
• Strong commitment to IACD’s values of inclusion, participation, and global solidarity.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be equipped to work remotely.