Are you an excellent storyteller with a talent for writing compelling funding applications? We’re looking for a dedicated Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to help us secure vital income and grow our impact.

About the role:

• Research, identify, and apply to relevant grant-making bodies and trusts

• Write persuasive proposals and impact reports

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders

• Work closely with our team to align funding bids with our mission and programmes

About you:

• Proven experience in trust and grants fundraising (or strong transferable skills)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong research and organisational abilities

• A proactive, self-motivated approach and attention to detail

What we offer:

• A supportive, passionate team environment

• Flexible, hybrid or remote working options

• Training and professional development opportunities

• The chance to make a genuine difference to our cause

Edinburgh Food Project provides food and other everyday essentials, support, and advice, while working with individuals, communities, and partners to address the root causes of poverty.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the fight against poverty.

We are looking for someone who is an amazing communicator, highly organised, and digitally savvy to help us end the need for foodbanks for good.

This is a varied and vital job at the heart of our Fundraising team: you will lead on marketing and communications, designing and delivering campaigns, appeals and engaging content for our donors and supporters as well as managing our website and social media platforms. In addition, you will support effective internal communications and work with the Chief Executive to respond to press enquiries. There will be ample opportunities to get involved at the frontline of fundraising and with the wider work of the organisation.

While this role sits within our Fundraising team, fundraising or charity experience isn’t necessary - you may come from another marketing background or be looking to take your career in a different direction.

You will likely have experience in a communications or marketing role and excellent working knowledge of social media and marketing platforms, a positive attitude, and a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Edinburgh Food Project.

If you think that the following words describe you, then we want to hear from you:

• Well-organised
• Helpful
• Efficient
• Kind
• Enthusiastic
• Problem-solver
• Creative
• Accurate
• Confident
• Adaptable

Edinburgh Food Project offers a range of benefits including generous annual leave, competitive salaries, flexible working, and training opportunities.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Connected Neighbourhoods team, working in partnership with East Lothian Council to facilitate a strategic approach to active travel infrastructure development and delivery in the council area, as well as providing support with active travel policies and proposals for the council's planning and pipeline projects.

As the Senior Project Officer, you will be embedded within East Lothian Council, working in partnership with external organisations and across council departments to align policy aims and identify and develop opportunities for investment in active travel. You will support the planning and delivery of active travel interventions and provide expert support and guidance to ensure that walking, wheeling and cycling are integrated into strategies, programmes and projects.

The role is based within the geographical area with regular travel expected to East Lothian Council offices and either Edinburgh or Glasgow hubs.

About you

You should have experience in (at least) one of the following: transport planning, land use planning, urban design, traffic engineering, sustainable transport project delivery.

You will be an experienced project manager able to work collaboratively with multiple partners and stakeholders.

You should have the ability to work independently and be able to make decisions with minimal supervision, as well as have excellent report writing skills.

We ask you demonstrate knowledge of the funding context for active travel in Scotland.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working

• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)

• Staff volunteer days

• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service

• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans

• Bike, computer and season ticket loans

• Discount benefits

• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)

• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Circle is a Scottish charity working at the heart of deprived communities across central Scotland. Our aim is to support the most disadvantaged children and families to improve their lives, promote their healthy development and reach their potential. Our purpose is to improve the lives of children by strengthening families.

Funded by West Lothian Alcohol & Drug Partnership, this post supports parents and families through pregnancy and during the two years’ post-natal period where there are substance use issues, to increase safety and reduce health inequalities.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our West Lothian team and be part of a passionate team of practitioners.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave. We are committed to finding the right people for the jobs that we advertise.

Applicants should have experience of working with children and families and possess a professional qualification in social work, social care, health or education.