Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of stroke education to help impact and improve stroke care.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as the National Stroke Educator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Health Support Services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

As the CHSS National Stroke Educator you will be responsible for planning and delivering online and face to face national education sessions and collaborating with NHS boards and organisations to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes through education.

All education will be aligned to SSCA Standards of Care (SSCA 2023), National Stroke Improvement Plan (SG 2023) and Progressive Stroke Pathway (SG 2022) guidelines and standards ensuring educational content is based on current evidence and best practice.

You will be part of our experienced professional engagement team who are dedicated to improving healthcare through education, health information and Elearning resources. Some training may be delivered in conjunction with the CHSS Regional Stroke Educators.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated national stroke educator to join us to deliver high quality stroke education programmes to healthcare professionals across Scotland. This is an autonomous role and, as such, you will be responsible for all aspects of the development and roll out of a national programme of stroke education.

At CHSS, we are committed to supporting continuing professional development (CPD) through funding and training opportunities. As well as support through our Professional Registration Network. This network offers healthcare professionals across the organisation a structured, supportive drop-in environment to help them maintain their professional registration through ongoing learning, reflective practice, and peer support.

If you think this post could be for you, we would love to hear from you.

For informal enquiries about this post please contact Katrina McCormick

Email: katrina.mccormick@chss.org.uk

Full details of this post can be found in the attached National Stroke Educator role profile.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

At Cosgrove Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate HR Manager to join our growing charity and help shape the future of our workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who wants to influence culture, lead meaningful people initiatives, and support a dedicated team delivering life-changing services across West Central Scotland.

Working closely with the Senior Management Team you will drive forward our HR and People Agenda, helping us achieve our ambition of being an employer of choice within the social care sector.

This is a flexible, part-time role, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking meaningful and rewarding work alongside a healthy work-life balance.

About the Role

Far more than a traditional HR role, this position offers the opportunity to influence both strategy and delivery. Reporting to the CEO, you'll work in partnership with senior leaders to develop HR priorities that support organisational growth, while leading the implementation of initiatives, policies and processes that bring those priorities to life. Combining strategic input with hands-on operational support, you'll work alongside managers to navigate day-to-day people challenges, improve employee experience, and ensure our workforce has the support, skills and leadership needed to succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading recruitment and workforce planning initiatives to attract high-quality talent
• Designing and delivering effective onboarding processes that set staff up for success
• Supporting managers with employee relations matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Driving employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Supporting the delivery of a culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and sector-specific regulatory requirements
• Producing workforce data and reports to support informed decision-making and organisational planning
• Identifying trends in turnover, absence and workforce performance and developing proactive solutions
• Supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You are an experienced HR professional who combines strong technical expertise with a genuine passion for people.

You enjoy building positive relationships, supporting managers to succeed, and creating practical HR solutions that help organisations thrive.

You will bring:

• CIPD membership or equivalent qualification and experience
• Demonstrable and extensive HR experience in a generalist role
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience across recruitment, employee relations, performance management and absence management
• The ability to influence, coach and support managers with confidence
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, solution-focused and collaborative approach
• Experience within the third sector, social care or a regulated environment is desirable but not essential.
• Most importantly, you will share our values and commitment to creating an environment where people feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

About Cosgrove Care

Cosgrove Care is a respected and growing charity supporting children, adults and older people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and other support requirements.

Our approach is person-centred, needs-led and values-driven. Everything we do is guided by our core values: Respect | Integrity | Compassion | Excellence

These values shape how we support the people who use our services and how we support one another as colleagues.

Why Join Us?

We believe that exceptional support starts with exceptional people. This is a genuine generalist HR role, offering the best of both worlds: the opportunity to shape organisational strategy while making a tangible difference to colleagues every day.

We offer:

• Occupational pension scheme
• 32 days annual leave (pro rata, including bank holidays)
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Blue Light card

Are you a confident relationship-builder who can inspire people to make a meaningful difference for children and families across Scotland?

We are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Executive to join our Partnerships & Philanthropy team and help grow income from CHAS’s mid-level giving audience. This role will focus on building strong relationships with donors and prospects who typically give £1,500–£9,999 per year, while identifying new opportunities to grow supporter loyalty, increase giving, and develop major gift prospects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys thoughtful relationship management by combining compelling communication and proactive donor development. You will manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors, create tailored stewardship plans, spot opportunities within our supporter base, and work across CHAS to help build a strong pipeline of future philanthropic support.

The role sits within CHAS’s Partnerships & Philanthropy team and will play an important part in supporting long-term income growth and sustainability for the charity. The post can be based at any central CHAS site, but this is a flexible role that will allow for ample home and remote work. Regular (weekly) travel to meetings and events will be required in this role with some locations not easily accessed via public transport. It would be beneficial if you have a full driving license and access to a car. There may be opportunities for occasional overnight travel but this will be planned well in advance and with your consultation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a blend of fundraising experience, excellent relationship skills and the confidence to engage supporters in a warm, thoughtful and compelling way.

You will have:

• Experience of fundraising, including a track record of securing four and five figure gifts.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with experience of increasing supporters’ financial and non-financial commitment over time.
• The ability to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and donor communications that inspire people to support a cause.
• Confidence working across teams to develop strong pipelines, identify opportunities, and translate relationships into income.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet agreed deadlines.
• The ability to communicate with warmth, clarity and influence — whether through writing, meetings, events, presentations or conversations with supporters.
• An understanding of data protection, GDPR and responsible supporter information management.

You do not need to have worked in children’s hospice care before, but you should be motivated by the opportunity to represent a global leader in children’s palliative care. Knowledge of hospice or paediatric palliative care would be helpful, but it is not essential.

About CHAS

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, offering care and support that empowers them to make the most of the time they have together.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious fundraising team at an important moment for CHAS as we have recently launched our £20 million ‘More Than A Hospice’ appeal which will once again transform children’s palliative care in Scotland and set a new global standard.

In this role, you will help supporters feel closer to CHAS’s work, understand the impact of their giving, and see how their generosity can help children and families across Scotland. You will have the chance to shape and grow mid-level giving, work alongside colleagues across the charity, and contribute to a strong pipeline of philanthropic support for the future.

We offer:

• Flexible working: Our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid way, with time split between home and CHAS locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Balloch and Kinross. We are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you.
• Development opportunities: You will gain exposure to a variety of fundraising activity, including donor stewardship, prospect development, events, proposals and major giving.
• Professional growth: You will work as part of a high-performing and supportive team where you will be encouraged to develop your skills, confidence and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: CHAS offers generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.

Richmond’s Hope is recruiting for a chair of the Board of Trustees

As Chair of Richmond’s Hope, you will help govern the charity, ensuring we remain legally compliant, financially sound, and true to our mission. Trustees are not involved in day-to-day operations but provide strategic oversight and support to the leadership team. The Chair supports the CEO.

The term of office is three years with an option to serve a further three year term.

All trustees must have or be prepared to gain an understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities inherent in the role and be eligible to act as a Charity Trustee.

Role description:

Leadership

• Leading the Board effectively
• Setting Board culture
• Managing trustee performance and development
• Ensuring effective decision making

Governance

• Monitoring risk
• Board succession planning
• Governance review
• Compliance oversight

CEO relationship

• Supporting and challenging the CEO
• Performance review
• Acting as a sounding board

Delegation and accountability

• External profile
• Representing the charity
• Supporting fundraising introductions
• Stakeholder engagement

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience serving as a trustee or non-executive director
• Experience chairing meetings and facilitating discussion
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to the mission and values of Richmond's Hope
• Understanding of good governance

Desirable

• Previous Chair experience
• Fundraising or income generation expertise
• Finance experience
• Public sector, NHS or social care knowledge
• Legal or HR expertise