- Advertised from 17th April 2026
- 20 hours per week (to be worked over 3/4 days), £16,666 per annum. Flexible working hours. 6 weeks holiday per year.
Role
St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, is seeking to appoint an office administrator. They will be responsible for administering the use and repair of Cathedral properties, for managing the bookings diary, and for ensuring that pastoral enquiries are passed on in a timely manner. They will work closely with the Book-keeper in the administration of Cathedral finances; with the Publicity and Events Officer in ensuring the smooth running of events in the Cathedral; and with the Assistant Organist in the administration of the music department.
Person specification:
Competent to use Microsoft Office tools – Word; Access; Excel; Teams. Experience with online accounting software (eg Xero) is desirable.
Approachable and unflappable.
An understanding of the church year and its particular pressures.
Self-motivated and able to take initiative under supervision.
Church membership is not a requirement, but the successful candidate will be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of St Mary’s Cathedral.
Main tasks:
Act as a first point of contact for both congregational and external enquiries via email, phone and in person, forwarding to clergy/other staff where appropriate.
Deal with tradespeople and negotiate Cathedral contracts/utility suppliers etc, checking regularly to ensure that best prices/service are being obtained. Liaising with Cathedral Architect and Vergers as appropriate.
Work alongside Publicity and Events Officer to deal with bookings for the Cathedral, Walpole Hall, and Song School including weddings, school bookings, concerts etc. Liaise with Book-keeper for invoicing in timely manner. Create rotas and act as point of contact for Edinburgh Festival volunteers and for volunteers for special events.
Ensure that Public Entertainment Licence and appropriate Alcohol Licences are obtained and all conditions shared with relevant people. Complete and file PRS returns and Church copyright licence on a quarterly basis.
Work with Payroll (provided by Alexander Sloans) to facilitate payments of monthly salaries and additional payments/expenses.
Maintain oversight of car park including invoicing and ensuring that payment has been made.
Make orders to suppliers as required and advised by colleagues (eg stationery supplies etc).
Take notes at weekly team meetings and other meetings as required.
Take and distribute minutes at Cathedral Board and Cathedral Council meetings (both usually quarterly).
Support clergy team to maintain Cathedral Roll, produce and distribute materials for AGM, stewardship, Christmas services etc.
Application notes
Applications:
Applications should be made in writing and include a CV. Please email to: viceprovost@cathedral.net
Closing Date:
Informal enquiries to the Vice Provost, Marion Chatterley
viceprovost@cathdral.net 07771 982163
Closing date 15 May
Communications and Marketing Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £40,617
- Hybrid: Glasgow or Edinburgh, with the option to work from home for some of the working week.
- Closing 27th April 2026
Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?
We’re looking for the right person to join us to support the delivery of SCVO’s communications and marketing needs. The post is a 12-month, fixed term contract to provide cover during a period of leave for a full time member of staff.
In this role, you’ll join SCVO’s marketing and communications team and work alongside colleagues to nurture and grow SCVO’s membership community and to tell the story of SCVO and Scotland’s essential voluntary sector.
We’re looking for someone with hands-on experience and strong marketing skills who can support our busy marketing and comms team in delivering our goals.
You’ll use your skills and experience in content development, email marketing, social media marketing and media relations to engage our membership and sector-wide audiences with audience-focused, impactful marketing and communications content.
Part time hours and other flexible working options, including working from home for part of the week, will be fully considered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification. We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible working approach, get in touch with us at HR@scvo.scot
SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and our mission is to champion the role of voluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.
This is an exciting time to join Blackwood Housing Association as we create new team leader roles to deliver on our ambitious strategic direction, focused on delivering even better outcomes for our tenants and communities across Scotland. We’re looking for Team Leaders who are energised by change and motivated by purpose - leaders who want to help shape the future of customer services.
You’ll play a key role in leading teams through transformation, embedding new ways of working, and translating our strategic ambitions into real, day‑to‑day improvements for the people we serve. With opportunities to influence service development, support staff to thrive, and contribute to an organisation that is evolving and growing, this is a chance to build a leadership career that genuinely makes a difference.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead, motivate, and support a team delivering front-line customer service
• Supervise day-to-day operations, ensuring KPIs and service standards are consistently met
• Oversee incoming and outgoing communications including calls, emails, and case management
• Handle Stage 1 complaints and support investigations into more complex cases
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Act as a first point of contact across a wide range of housing services, including repairs, rent, allocations, and general enquiries
• Deliver training, coaching, and one-to-one performance reviews for team members
• Contribute to continuous improvement of customer service processes and procedures
• Support organisational initiatives and policy development
What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience in a customer service leadership or supervisory role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Experience handling complaints and resolving customer issues effectively
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement
• Passion for delivering excellent customer experiences
Why Join Us?
At Blackwood, we are committed to making a difference in people’s lives. You’ll be part of a supportive organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We offer:
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• The chance to make a real impact in the community
Our employee benefits
• Access to Health and Wellbeing resources such as, 24 hour GP service, physiotherapy, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and in-house Mental Health First Aiders
• Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums
• Discounts at major online and High Street retailers
Finance and Admin Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £33,000 – £36,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 24th April 2026
The Finance & Administration Manager will lead the charity’s finance and business support functions, ensuring robust financial management and smooth-running operations. They will take responsibility for oversight, compliance, and reporting, while delegating day-to-day processing and administrative tasks to the Finance & Admin Assistant.
This role is designed with flexibility in mind and can be offered on a part-time basis.
The Finance & Admin Manager will play a key part in supporting the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, and wider staff team to deliver the Big Hearts’ mission: changing lives through football.
Location
We operate a hybrid model of working with at least one full day per week in the Big Hearts office.
Our office is located in the Wheatfield Stand, Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL
Responsibilities
The main duties of the role include:
- Finance leadership
- Business support & admin
- Line management
Person specification
Essential skills & expertise required for this role include:
- Proven experience of financial management in a charity, not-for-profit, or SME environment
- Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets, and financial reports
- Ability to lead and oversee administration and business support functions
- Understanding of data protection, IT systems, and charity compliance
Important info
This role is subject to PVG scheme disclosure, which will be paid by Big Hearts
Two satisfactory references will be requested upon any offer of employment
Equality & diversity statement
Big Hearts is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race and religion or belief.
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YouthLink Scotland is looking for a Finance Assistant to provide efficient and accurate day-to-day financial and administrative support to the organisation. The postholder will assist with transactional finance, payroll administration, reconciliations, financial record-keeping, and office procedures, helping to ensure strong financial control and compliance. Experience to trial balance level is preferred.
This is a part-time post of 14 hours per week and is based on a hybrid working arrangement, with 40% at YouthLink Scotland’s office in Haymarket, Edinburgh and 60% home working.
The post offers a 9.5% non-contributory pension scheme and annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus 12 public holidays, pro rata.
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