Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.

The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser is a new role brought in to support with this growing income stream. This is an initial 2 year fixed term contract with the potential to become a permanent position.

The fundraiser will work beneath and with the Fundraising Manager – Trusts to develop trust income. Specifically the post holder will manage the small trust portfolio, support with reporting on KPIs and impact, create engaging cases for support, and support the Manager with various tasks, freeing them up to develop larger, strategic bids.

This role would suit someone who has experience of trusts and grants, either at an officer or fundraiser level, who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.

The Fundraising Manager – Trusts is responsible for developing trust income. There is a robust pipeline in place, and huge scope to look beyond the pipeline and work with the service delivery teams to identify new funding opportunities. This role will focus on larger funding bids, and exploring the potential for funding for Sight Scotland Veterans. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.

This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success. This role will line manage a Trusts Fundraiser (a brand-new post to Sight Scotland), so this could be the ideal opportunity for someone looking to take on people management for the first time.

Sight Scotland Veterans is looking for an Activity Worker / Driver to join our team at the Linburn Centre on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). In this role, you will deliver and support a varied programme of activities. You will encourage veterans to try new experiences, develop skills and engage with others in a person-centred and accessible way.

You will also contribute to planning and developing new activities and events, supporting the day-to-day running of the service and working closely with colleagues and volunteers to ensure a high standard of delivery. Driving and/or escorting duties are part of the role, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

This is a hands-on and rewarding opportunity for someone who is organised, approachable and confident in motivating others. You should have strong communication and organisational skills, good IT knowledge and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in a social care, recreational or community setting would be advantageous.

If you are passionate about supporting others and want to be part of a service that makes a real difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, like extra time, a different format, or other support, at any stage of the process, just let us know. Please contact People and Culture on 0131 378 2793 or via peopleand culture@sightscotland.org.uk who can arrange for any support you need.

About us

For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.

Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:

• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference

• Putting our community at the heart of what we do

• Campaigning for change

• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions

• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.

Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

About SHARE Scotland

SHARE Scotland is a values-led organisation founded in 1984 by families of young people with complex disabilities. We provide high-quality, person-centred support, enabling individuals to live independently and make meaningful choices about their lives across services in Glasgow, Edinburgh and West Dunbartonshire.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Services Manager (Registered Manager) to lead our services across the West region.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care in line with Health and Social Care Standards. You will play a key role in driving service improvement, maintaining regulatory compliance, and achieving positive outcomes for the people we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Leadership & Development
• Lead, develop and sustain high-quality services, including oversight of new service implementation and growth opportunities
• Quality & Performance
• Ensure services consistently meet high standards, using audits, data, and feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with Care Inspectorate requirements, SSSC Codes of Practice, and Registered Manager responsibilities
• Financial Management
• Manage service budgets and ensure effective financial planning and control
• People Management
• Lead and support Service Managers, oversee recruitment and workforce development, and promote a positive learning culture
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and partners while representing SHARE Scotland positively
• Health & Safety and Safeguarding
• Ensure safe working environments and robust safeguarding practices
• Strategic Contribution
• Contribute to organisational strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Significant management experience within a complex care environment
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability to meet Registered Manager requirements
• In-depth knowledge of social care and disability support
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification (e.g. SVQ Level 4, Social Work, Nursing)
• Management qualification
• Experience in learning disabilities services

Why Join Us?

• Generous 32 days’ annual leave, increasing incrementally after 5 years’ service to a maximum of 42 days
• 4% employer contributory pension, above the statutory minimum
• Be part of a supportive and friendly team culture
• Proud to be an Investors in People (Silver) employer
• Services regularly awarded 6-star ratings by the Care Inspectorate
• Death in Service benefit ( 4 x annual salary)
• Critical illness insurance, providing a lump sum payment upon diagnosis of specified conditions
• HSF Health Plan membership
• Perkbox membership, offering a range of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Excellent opportunities for progression, supported by our active succession planning policy

Our Values

At SHARE Scotland, we are committed to promoting dignity, respect, equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone we support has choice and control over their lives.