Top job! Head of Employability
- Full time
- £40,000
- Hybrid: Fife-wide, offices in Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline, with options to work from home.
- Closing 31st May 2026
- Advertised from 15th May 2026
- 35 hours per week. Working pattern can be flexible across the working week to meet the needs of the role
- plus Living Pension – 9% Employer, 3% Employee contribution
Role
Fife Voluntary Action is seeking a Head of Employability who will be the strategic lead for the co-ordination and collaboration of third sector employability services, and who will represent the sector strategically. You will work collaboratively with statutory and third sector partners to maximise the contribution and impact of the third sector on improving employment outcomes in Fife.
In this role, you will:
- Represent the sector at strategic partnership meetings, specifically the Opportunities Fife Partnership (OFP) Board
- Proactively build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders at all levels to understand national and local challenges and emerging issues
- Inform, support and promote transparent commissioning of services through OFP and related funding
- Chair and lead on the Employability Forum, Third Sector Employability Conversations and OFP People and Skills Community of Practice
- Lead a team delivering on employability, lived experience and digital inclusion
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience of working in or with third sector employability organisations and services.
- Excellent understanding of issues affecting the employability sector, including local and national policy
- Excellent communication and partnership skills.
- Experience of line management
Why join us?
- Be part of a team improving the lives of people in Fife.
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.
Apply now and help shape a stronger, fairer Fife!
Benefits
Benefits of working for FVA include:
· 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
· Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
· Confidential counselling helpline
· Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology
Application notes
How to apply: Visit Working with FVA where you will find the job description and person specification, as well as the job application form and guidance document. Please complete the job application form and e-mail it to hr@fva.org
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 31 May 2026.
Interviews will be held on Friday 12 June 2026.
Mental Health Peer Support Network Coordinator
- Part time
- £30,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Fife-wide, primarily based in Glenrothes, with options to work from Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline or home.
- Closing 24th May 2026
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) is looking for a Coordinator to develop and grow a Fife Peer Support network. You will work within the peer support principles of hope, empowerment, authenticity, responsibility, mutuality and experience. You will work with the network to grow a shared understanding of the different types of peer support and work with partners to co-produce a programme of training and workshops to embed peer support and practice within organisations across the statutory and third sector in Fife.
About You
FVA is looking for someone who has experience of working in the field of peer support and/or co-production, including practical experience of working with and supporting volunteers. You should have knowledge of the peer support network in Fife and have experience of organising events and training.
It’s essential that you are able to work well as part of a collaborative team and that you can lead projects, coordinating the work of all involved.
Benefits
Benefits of working for FVA include:
- 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
- Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
- Confidential counselling helpline
- Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology
Inverclyde Culture Collective Project Manager
- Part time
- £31,150 pro-rata
- On site: Greenock
- Closing 24th May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and passionate Project Manager, with experience of coordinating Creative Projects, to join the CVS Inverclyde team and support an ambitious arts project, following funding from Creative Scotland’s Culture Collective Fund. The post is funded by Creative Scotland for 18 months (June 2026 – December 2027) and will spend a significant proportion of their working time working alongside Inverclyde Council, CVS Inverclyde, and Culture Collective Strategic Partners. The role will have a key position helping to facilitate, attend and promote artist activities across Inverclyde.
Creative Scotland’s Culture Collective Fund is a network of participatory arts projects, shaped by local communities alongside artists and creative organisations. Funded by Scottish Government through Creative Scotland, these projects are taking place across Scotland from across 2026-2027.
INVERCLYDE CULTURE COLLECTIVE
Inverclyde Culture Collective Lead Partners are:
*Inverclyde Council (Lead)
*CVS Inverclyde – who support, promote and represent Inverclyde’s third sector organisations.
*RIG Arts - a multi-award winning socially engaged arts charity based in Inverclyde
*Beacon Art Centre - a contemporary theatre and arts venue in the heart of Inverclyde
*The Wyllieum - a gallery in Greenock celebrating the work and legacy of artist George Wyllie
*Creative Recovery Inverclyde - an arts strand nestled within the heart of Your Voice’s Lived
*Theatre School of Scotland (TSOS) – who offer a variety of performing arts classes in Greenock
Our proposal builds on the success of our previous Inverclyde Culture Collective (ICC 2021-2023) to create 18 months of new activity from June 2026 devised from the Inverclyde Arts & Creativity Action Plan (2024-2029). Our overall focus will be an exploration of our “Creative Health” – a strong thread that emerged through previous delivery, leading to the inclusion of a “Creative Health Statement” within the “Inverclyde Health & Social Care Strategic Commissioning Plan” (2024 – 2027). We will also explore themes linked to the Climate Crisis, including climate anxiety.
This project will create paid opportunities for both salaried and freelance Creative Practitioners to engage with communities that have low arts engagement. Inverclyde Culture Collective will provide both emerging and established artists with the opportunity to push the boundaries of their own practice and look for radical solutions to sensitively collaborate and make work with local communities.
Website: inverclydeculturecollective.com Instagram: @inverclyde.culture.collective
Top job! Head of Community & Connections
- Part time
- £47,962 pro-rata
- Hybrid: The Broomhouse Hub, EH11 3RH
- Closing 8th June 2026
At Space we believe that connections build communities.
Well established in South West Edinburgh for over 30 years, our team of staff and volunteers engage with our communities to design and deliver services that create environments where people feel supported, empowered and valued.
We are in the final year of our current strategy; as we head into 26/27, we will be reviewing progress and embarking on our strategy for 2027-2030.
The Role
The Head of Community and Connections is a key leadership role, taking ownership of our frontline services which includes our varied and diverse work with Children and Young People, Adults and Older People, and Community Learning and Development. More information about our services can be found on our website spacescot.org.
You’ll be line managing a team of experienced, skilled and passionate individuals, enhancing their strengths and supporting them to further develop.
Working closely with our Board, CEO and Management Team you’ll help to shape strategy, strengthen partnerships and ensure the standard of our services remain high quality, sustainable and rooted in community need.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for Space.
You’ll play a central role in shaping our next strategy, influencing what our services look like over the next 3–5 years, and helping translate ambition into meaningful impact.
Alongside this, you’ll support the development of an emerging Community Health Service — building on strong foundations to create something ambitious, responsive and genuinely impactful for local communities.
If you’re someone who enjoys shaping direction, developing people and turning ideas into reality, this is a role with real scope and influence.
Day to day you be:
• Helping develop and deliver Space’s organisational strategy
• Shaping services to be impactful and responsive, spotting opportunities to grow, improve or reimagine what we do — always guided by community voice
• Representing Space confidently across networks, partnerships and collaborations
• Supporting and developing Project Managers to flourish in their role, coaching, creating space for reflection and learning, sharing learning and championing continuous improvement
• Ensuring safeguarding, compliance and HR responsibilities are understood and embedded
• Leading change thoughtfully — bringing people with you
• Overseeing service budgets and supporting managers to feel confident with finances
• Working alongside our fundraising team to identify, secure and sustain funding
• Building strong, transparent relationships with funders and partners
• Be a key leader in the Space team, building positive working relationships across the organisation
What it’s like to work at Space:
We care deeply about what we do and how we work. We work hard and get stuck in because we truly care about our community and each other.
We live our values – they’re not just words printed on letterheads.
We’re a team and work collaboratively, we support each other to succeed, we value relationships as much as results – egos are best left at the door.
We’re not a finished article, we’re still evolving, still learning and not everything is perfectly optimised (yet).
We find a way – we focus on solutions; challenges are puzzles to be worked out not excuses to give up.
We’re curious and innovative, we challenge the norm and aren’t scared to voice ideas if we think we have a better way.
The sector is demanding and unpredictable at times, priorities shift but if difficult decisions have to be made and we do it with integrity and maintain a people first ethos.
We have a pretty flexible approach to work - we know that everyone’s body clocks, responsibilities and preferred working environments differ. At the same time, we really value staying connected and collaborating with each other. From experience, our work is at its strongest when we come together, so we encourage a healthy balance with a regular presence in the office.
What you’ll bring:
• Experience of leading or overseeing frontline Health & Social Care or community based services at a senior level
• A people first mindset and strong, values led people management experience
• Good judgement – you’ll know when to stick to policy and when to exercise common sense to make balanced decisions
• A positive can do attitude, ready to roll your sleeves up and take on challenges
• Clear communication, being able to naturally connect with people on all levels across the organisation and with stakeholders, and easily build a reputation for being approachable and trustworthy
• Confidence working with budgets and financial information, able to not only understand but translate them to others. Knowledge of charity finances would be an advantage
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees and reporting to funders
• The ability to plan well, write business cases and manage multiple complex projects at the same time
• Strong digital skills, confidence using Microsoft Office (we use Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration tools
• A solid understanding of health & safety practices and safeguarding
• Some flexibility with working hours to provide occasional on call telephone support to services that run out with typical office hours.
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Communications and Policy Manager
- Full time
- £37,840 – £42,723
- Hybrid: Blended working between Stirling office and home
- Closing 1st June 2026
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 us
It’s an exciting time to join Walking Scotland. Nearly a year on from the launch of 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.
Ready to walk the talk?
The application pack for this role and information on how to apply are available at walkingscotland.org.uk/about-us/careers.
If you have any difficulty accessing the recruitment documents please get in touch at. recruitment@walkingscotland.org.uk
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Alana Genge, Head of Communications and External Affairs, by email at alana.genge@walkingscotland.org.uk
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