Help shape the future of volunteering across Scotland

Volunteers are at the heart of Food Train.

Every day, around 1,000 volunteers help older people across Scotland access nutritious food, practical support and meaningful social connections. Their contribution enables older people to live independently, stay connected to their communities and enjoy a better quality of life.

As we look to the future and deliver our ambitious strategy for growth, we are seeking a National Volunteer Development Manager to lead the next stage of our volunteering journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen volunteering across a national charity with a 30 year history of supporting older people to eat well, age well and live well.

About the role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will lead the development of Food Train's volunteering programme across Scotland.

You will work closely with local branch teams to strengthen volunteer recruitment, retention, training and recognition, ensuring volunteers have an exceptional experience and are supported to make a meaningful difference.

You will develop and implement a national approach to volunteer engagement, create opportunities for learning and development, support local teams to build volunteer capacity, and help Food Train attract, retain and diversify the volunteers needed to achieve our strategic ambitions.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical delivery, someone who can inspire others, build strong relationships and drive positive change.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience of developing and improving volunteering programmes, ideally across multiple locations or services.

You will have experience of volunteer recruitment and engagement, developing training and resources, supporting organisational improvement and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the power of volunteering and committed to creating outstanding volunteer experiences.

Why join Food Train?

Food Train is one of Scotland's leading charities supporting older people.

We believe everyone should have access to nutritious food, compassionate support and the connections they need to thrive.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of older people and volunteers across Scotland while helping shape the future of volunteering within a growing national organisation.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference in communities across Scotland

An opportunity to work within our innovative & busy city-wide Prevention of Homelessness Team providing dedicated energy advice services as part of our Routes from Poverty Project, which includes members of the Community Food Larders and Food Pantry’s in Glasgow We have initial funding for two years for this post but hope to secure future funding. Candidates must hold or be willing to attain the City & Guilds Energy Awareness Level 3 Award. Costs of training will be covered.

The Energy Advisor, reporting to the Service Manager, will provide a full Energy advice service in terms of providing the following;

Energy Advice & Efficiency: Offering tailored advice on energy efficiency, heating, and insulation to reduce household bills.

Fuel Debt & Tariff Support: Advising on fuel tariffs, payment options, and assisting residents in managing fuel debt or maximizing income.

Outreach & Education: Delivering community workshops and presentations on energy-saving.

Home Surveys: Conducting home visits energy assessments and advise on installing small measures like radiator panels or LED bulbs.

Energy Grants: Assisting residents with applications for funding and financial support schemes for energy efficiency improvements.

Casework Management: Maintaining accurate records of interactions, tracking progress, and delivering against targets. Ability to manage a full and comprehensive caseload in a busy environment is essential

The post involves blended working; with a combination of working remotely from home and office-based casework and outreach work with our partners, so some travel is required.

Based in Govan Law Centre with outreach throughout Glasgow. Job share considered.

Organisational Overview:

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a charity formed by residents to deliver changes that benefit our community. Our vision is “Empowered, thriving communities where people work together to nurture innovation” which we hope to achieve through our mission of “Fostering creative solutions to provide community benefit and encourage a sustainable and vibrant Linlithgow”.

Our main priorities are;

• Driving Environmental Initiatives
  • Encouraging waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling within the community; promoting energy efficiency, encouraging sustainable transportation options, developing friendly green spaces, supporting local food production.
• Improving Community Health and Wellbeing
  • Building connections, reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health and well-being, increasing learning and skill-building.
• Facilitating Community Engagement
  • Empowering residents to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to create community benefit and capacity-building.

Our staff and volunteers are all local people focusing on projects prioritised by local people. By coming together, we want to access the resources needed to help develop strong, inclusive and meaningful projects that give the community a sense of purpose and value and build confidence that they can take into all areas of their lives. Annually, we engage with over 3000 people through our activities, improving the environment, people’s health and wellbeing and strengthening our communities.

Job Purpose:

The role will play a vital part in supporting the Trust’s financial and contract administration. This will be achieved by working to maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with charity law and best practice. The role will work closely with the CEO and Treasurer to ensure accurate oversight of the Trusts’ funds along with supporting other areas of compliance and key partner contracts for trust services such as insurance, maintenance, HR and IT.

Embedded within Linlithgow Community Development Trust (LCDT), you will work with the CEO and staff to support on all aspects of financial and contract administration, supporting the trust to monitor and report against its financial position, providing accurate information to funders and ensure the trust has all the information needed to manage its budgets effectively.

In addition to the financial administration, you will support the CEO to maintaining accurate records of contracts and services that the trust relies on to ensure compliance with charity law and ensure that key contracts are reviewed and renewed annually and in line with existing contract dates.

Edinburgh University Students' Association is looking to recruit an Officer (International) to join our Student Opportunities team.

Edinburgh University Students’ Association is an award-winning organisation, which exists to provide diverse services, representation, and welfare support to the community of over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. By providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we're here to help students get the most out of their time in Edinburgh. We have five venues around the University of Edinburgh campus – Teviot, King’s Buildings House, Potterrow, the Pleasance and Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar – which house our offices, cafés, bars, clubs, spaces for students to meet, study and socialise. These spaces transform into some of the most well loved Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues throughout the month of August each year.

We are a registered charity and all of the income we generate from our commercial activity goes back in to supporting our members. We’re also an organisation with a strategic commitment to support and empower all our staff, and have some exciting plans for the future. Plus, over 90% of our staff would recommend the Students' Association as a place to work. There's never been a better time to apply and join our organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The Student Opportunities team focuses on supporting and developing a wide range of student-led activity, and additional opportunities to ensure students have the opportunity to meet each other and have fun; to build community amongst our members; and to support their personal and professional development.

Salary: £29,280 - £30,190 (pro-rata) (Band C)

In line with our Pay Policy, the successful candidate will typically be offered the lowest salary band point, dependent on experience.

Plus a generous benefits package:

• 35 days per year holiday entitlement
• Company pension with 14.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced company sick pay, leave and loan policies
• Hybrid working - up to 40% working from home per week
• A comprehensive package of support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to money saving discounts from hundreds of retailers via our Pluxee Discounts Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on food and drink across our venues

The Role:

The Student Opportunities Officer (International) leads on the Students’ Association’s work to empower student leaders and groups to deliver engaging and inclusive activities for international students and non-international students who are interested in cultural exchange, with the goal of creating a community of truly global citizens.

You will be the key staff contact for our four international peer support programmes:

• Global Buddies
• Tandem Language Exchange
• International Foundation Programme (IFP)
• English as a Second Language PALS (ESL PALS)

You will oversee volunteer recruitment, induction, and training, as well as the strategic development of the schemes, ensuring as many students as possible have access to these opportunities.

You will also collaborate with our cohort of international and multicultural societies to produce key events and activities, particularly during busy periods such as Welcome Week and Give it a Go Week.

This role will sit within the Societies team, and you will also work closely with the team and wider department to support on key projects throughout the year. You will collaborate especially closely with our Peer Learning and Support team within the department to ensure a coordinated approach to volunteer recruitment, training and support.

The Person:

You will be a confident and experienced project worker with excellent communication and interpersonal, organisational and IT skills. As the front line of support for our members, you will be a natural people-person with a flair for on-the-spot problem-solving, an ability to stay calm under pressure, and a natural warmth.

You will work in partnership with our incredible volunteer student leaders to ensure our Global programmes are running smoothly, and develop and enhance them based on student feedback and robust evaluation.

You must be able to maintain a large network of staff contacts across the Students’ Association and University, be confident in stakeholder management, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Customer satisfaction and service excellence will be central to your work with a consistently professional approach to your duties and keen attention to detail.

You will be motivated by working in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, engaging effectively and proactively with all departments across the Association to provide the very best for our members.