Funding Scotland Development Officer
- Full time
- £43,255 – £48,060
- Hybrid: Glasgow or Edinburgh, with the option to work from home for some of the working week.
- Closing 25th October 2026
- Advertised from 7th October 2026
- 35 hours per week. 12 months fixed term contract.
Role
Are you a funding or fundraising whizz looking for an opportunity to use your funding or fundraising skills to help Scotland's charities and voluntary organisations to understand the funding landscape better, increase their funding and build their fundraising skills?
Funding Scotland provides in-person and online funding learning and engagement, shares insights into the funding landscape, and manages the biggest grants and funding platform in Scotland. Every year we support hundreds of people and organisations on their funding and fundraising journey. This post is your chance to be at the heart of making that happen.
About the role
We’re recruiting a one-year post to cover the planning and delivery of our Funding Scotland service to ensure Scotland’s charities and other voluntary organisations are supported to thrive.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the service by using your funding/fundraising knowledge and your project management skills to:
- Engage and build relationships with stakeholders across the sector
- Design and deliver online and in-person learning opportunities
- Share funding/fundraising expertise through presentations and other events
- Identify ways to develop funding.scot and ensure its data is accurate and timely
- Contribute to our Fair Funding work
- Collaborate with teams across SCVO to support one another’s plans
About you
• You’ll have worked in a funding, fundraising or grants management post previously, and be comfortable sharing your expertise.
• Your strong project or service management skills will enable you to develop and coordinate the Funding Scotland service throughout the year.
• You’ll bring engaging communication skills to build relationships and present learning and support confidently to the sector.
How we’ll support you
While this is a standalone post, it works with teams across SCVO so you’ll be joining a skilled, experienced staff team who are keen to help you to succeed. This includes our digital, customer service, comms, and learning and events teams.
You’ll also be supported directly by the Head of Information and Support in finding your feet and prioritising your workload.
SCVO is a supportive employer, with many wellbeing support policies and a values-driven approach.
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, please contact us at HR@scvo.scot
Application notes
To apply: download an application pack below and return to recruitment@scvo.scot by midnight on Sunday 25 October 2026. Interviews will be in person at our offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh on Monday 2 November 2026.
Please also complete ouronline equal opportunities monitoring form.
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Top job! Finance Manager
- Full time or Part time
- up to £60,907
- Hybrid: Thistle House, Edinburgh
- Closing 16th October 2026
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is recruiting an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and play a key role in supporting our mission to protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.
As an independent statutory body, we ensure that care, treatment and support across Scotland are lawful, ethical and person centred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values driven organisation with a strong public service ethos.
About the Role
The Finance Manager is the most senior finance professional within the Commission, responsible for delivering robust financial management, statutory compliance, payroll oversight, and strategic financial advice. You will oversee an annual budget of approximately £7m and act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for all financial matters.
Working closely with the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, you will lead on:
- Financial reporting, analysis and advice to the CEO, executive leadership team and the Board
- Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting
- Year-end accounts and external/internal audit
- Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy
- Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management
- Procurement compliance and value for money
- Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government (Oracle)
This role offers significant autonomy, influence and the opportunity to shape financial stewardship across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings:
- A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)
- Significant experience in public sector financial management
- Strong knowledge of the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) and Scottish Government Pay Policy
- Experience managing payroll and related processes
- Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
- The ability to work independently across a wide remit
- A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement
- People management experience and familiarity with Scottish Government shared services (Oracle) is desirable.
What We Offer
- Flexibility on contracted hours, subject to a minimum commitment of 21 hours/3 days per week (0.6 FTE).
- Hybrid working
- Modern open plan office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh
- Generous annual leave and NHS pension
- Supportive, inclusive organisational culture
- Opportunities for professional development
- A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland
- An organisation which is keen to continue to adapt and transform to meet the needs of the people it serves
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Do you enjoy working with young people, building relationships and creating meaningful educational experiences? Are you someone who can move comfortably between supporting an individual student, developing a partnership with a local organisation, managing a budget and solving the practical challenges that come with running study abroad programmes in Edinburgh?
CIEE Edinburgh is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Program Manager to join our growing team and help deliver our portfolio of programmes for visiting university and high school students from the USA.
This is a varied role with lead responsibility for our internship programmes and community volunteering initiative, connecting students with businesses, charities and community organisations across Edinburgh. You will also work closely with the Center Director to support the development and delivery of our year-round college and high school programmes, as well as the financial planning, monitoring and administration of the Centre.
This could be a particularly good fit for someone with a background in teaching, youth work, student support, international education, employability or programme management who is looking to use their skills in a new environment.
Why CIEE?
CIEE is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to international education and exchange since 1947. Our Edinburgh Centre (established in 2023), works with students from the US, helping them learn about Scotland through university study, internships, community engagement, cultural experiences and life beyond the classroom.
You will join a small, collaborative team and have the opportunity to make a real contribution to a growing centre. You'll work closely with colleagues in Edinburgh, London and the US and build relationships with universities, businesses, charities and other organisations across Edinburgh.
Non Executive panel member (CATS) (FLS)
- Part time
- Sessional
- Hybrid: Flexible
- Closing 14th October 2026
Do you want to help shape how Scotland's national forests and land are used to deliver lasting benefits for communities? Do you have an interest in community empowerment and sustainable land use, or expertise in renewable energy and onshore wind? If so, we'd like to hear from you.
About FLS
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is the Scottish Government agency responsible for the day-to-day management of Scotland's national forests and land. We look after approximately 640,000 hectares of land across Scotland, balancing environmental, social and economic outcomes for the benefit of current and future generations.
Our forests and land support sustainable timber production, renewable energy development, biodiversity, recreation, tourism and community use. Through our management of this national asset, we play an important role in supporting Scotland's rural economy, tackling climate change and empowering communities.
About the CATS Evaluation Panel
The Community Asset Transfer Scheme (CATS) supports the implementation of Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. Through the scheme, community organisations can request rights in land and property where they believe they can deliver greater community benefit.
The CATS Evaluation Panel provides independent advice and constructive challenge on Asset Transfer Requests relating to Scotland's national forests and land. The Panel helps ensure that decisions are robust, transparent and informed by a broad range of expertise.
We are currently seeking to appoint two new Panel Members.
About You
We are looking for individuals who can bring independent judgement, strategic thinking and relevant professional expertise to support the Panel's work.
In particular, we are interested in hearing from candidates with experience of:
- Renewable energy and onshore wind development, operation, governance, regulation or community benefit models.
- Community development, community empowerment and rural development.
- Assessing complex proposals and balancing social, environmental and economic outcomes.
- Providing objective advice, constructive challenge and evidence-based recommendations.
- We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives who share our commitment to community empowerment and sustainable land management.
Terms
As detailed in the candidate information pack, panel members will be expected to participate in up to four meetings each year and commit up to ten days annually. Meetings may take place online, in person and occasionally involve site visits.
A daily fee of £285 and reasonable travel expenses will be paid. The role does not attract pension or holiday entitlement.
Top job! Support Line Service Manager
- Part time
- £42,500 – £48,900 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 11th October 2026
Do you want to create a safer, brighter future for all children in Scotland?
Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, is seeking to appoint a part-time (17.5 hours) Support line Service Manager. By joining our team, you will help us stand up for children, keep them safe and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services.
The role
Based in Edinburgh, with hybrid working an option, the role involves leading on the day-to-day implementation, management, development and growth of our free confidential support line for families, carers and professionals in Scotland.
Today’s generation are facing unprecedented challenges. From mental health, money worries and online harm, to struggles at school, our support line can offer emotional, practical and financial support to any family in Scotland. We also offer advice to anyone who is concerned about a child’s wellbeing.
Taking a child-centred approach, you will work to ensure the safety of children and young people by protecting and promoting their rights.
What we are looking for
You will be an inspiring leader and will possess a degree or diploma in social work, or equivalent professional qualification at SCQF level 9, in addition to recent significant experience in a relevant practice area relating to young people. Experience working in mental health, emotional wellbeing or trauma-informed support services is desirable.
What you can expect from us
As well as a rewarding career and development opportunities, we offer 40 days annual leave per year pro rata, a contributory pension scheme, generous maternity/adoption and paternity leave, flexible working opportunities and wellbeing support.
With a supportive and inclusive working environment, the salary for this role is £42,500 - £48,900 pro rate per annum covering 17.5 hours per week (21,250 to £24,450).
Our values
Living our values, you will make a direct impact to the lives of children across Scotland. With love, we put children first. With purpose, we transform children’s lives together. With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.
We believe all children should have hopes, dreams and opportunities. But for many they don’t exist. This has to stop. We must put children first.
We welcome and encourage applications from potential colleagues from all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, belief, disability who share our values.
Do you have what it takes to join our team and help us protect children and keep them safe? We would love to hear from you.
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