Join Bridges and help create pathways to opportunity for refugees and migrants.

Would you like to help refugees and migrants turn their skills, experience and qualifications into new career opportunities in Scotland?

Bridges is looking for a motivated and committed Career Development & Integration Officer to join our team, initially supporting our Refugee Doctors Programme and contributing to our wider work supporting refugees and migrants across Scotland.

About Bridges

Bridges is a Scottish charity with almost 25 years of experience supporting refugees and migrants to access opportunities, overcome barriers and build their futures in Scotland.

We provide practical, person-centred support that helps people recognise their skills, develop their confidence and access pathways into employment, education and training. Our approach is rooted in lived experience, partnership working and a commitment to creating opportunities for meaningful economic and social inclusion.

About the role

The Career Development & Integration Officer provides keyworker-led, person-centred and trauma-informed support to refugees and migrants, helping them to recognise and build on their skills, develop confidence and progress towards their aspirations through employment, education and training.

The postholder will initially contribute to Bridges' Refugee Doctors Programme, supporting refugee doctors to navigate pathways towards professional registration, employment and further development within the healthcare sector.

As a consistent point of contact, you will work collaboratively with refugee doctors to understand their circumstances, identify their goals and any barriers to progression, develop and review individual action plans, and support them to navigate short- and longer-term career pathways.

The role also involves developing and maintaining relationships with employers, education providers, professional bodies and other partners to identify opportunities, strengthen pathways and contribute to resources that support career development and progression.

The postholder may be required to work across different Bridges programmes and projects, according to organisational priorities and service needs, while maintaining the core responsibilities and purpose of the role.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of supporting people with employability, career development, education or integration.

Can provide person-centred, inclusive and empowering support, recognising people's existing skills, experience and potential.

Understands the barriers that refugees and migrants may face when accessing employment, education and professional opportunities.

Has the ability to develop trusting relationships and work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Can build effective relationships with employers, education providers and other stakeholders to create opportunities for progression.

Is organised, proactive and able to manage a varied caseload while working as part of a wider team.

Demonstrates a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and continuous learning.

We particularly welcome applications from people who bring relevant lived experience and an understanding of the experiences of refugees and migrants.

Why join Bridges?

At Bridges, you will be part of a small, committed and diverse team where lived experience, collaboration and learning are valued.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to work that makes a practical difference to people's lives, while helping to develop more inclusive career pathways and opportunities for refugees and migrants in Scotland.

Join Bridges and help create pathways to opportunity for refugees and migrants.

Would you like to help refugees and migrants turn their skills, experience and qualifications into new career opportunities in Scotland?

Bridges is looking for a motivated and committed Digital and Applications Officer to join our team, initially supporting our Refugee Doctors Programme and contributing to our wider work supporting refugees and migrants across Scotland.

About Bridges

Bridges is a Scottish charity with almost 25 years of experience supporting refugees and migrants to access opportunities, overcome barriers and build their futures in Scotland.

We provide practical, person-centred support that helps people recognise their skills, develop their confidence and access pathways into employment, education and training. Our approach is rooted in lived experience, partnership working and a commitment to creating opportunities for meaningful economic and social inclusion.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Digital and Applications Officer to support the development and continuous improvement of our digital systems and services at Bridges Programmes. This role will play a key part in enhancing our online client portal, developing an accessible digital resource bank and improving application processes and workflows to support refugee doctors on their journey towards GMC registration and NHS employment. Working closely with colleagues, service users and external suppliers, you will help ensure our digital platforms are efficient, user-friendly and responsive to the needs of those accessing our services. You will also support data quality, troubleshoot technical issues and identify opportunities to improve the way we deliver our programmes through digital technology.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a confident and adaptable digital professional with experience in managing, maintaining and improving digital platforms, databases, online portals or application systems.
• Has strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues, develop engaging digital content and improve processes to make services more efficient and accessible.
• Is organised, detail-oriented and solutions-focused, comfortable managing competing priorities, working independently and collaborating with a range of colleagues and stakeholders. You will understand the importance of data protection, accessibility and delivering a positive user experience.
• Is motivated by the opportunity to use your digital skills to make a meaningful difference, supporting an organisation committed to inclusion and helping refugee doctors rebuild their careers in Scotland.
• We particularly welcome applications from people who bring relevant lived experience and an understanding of the experiences of refugees and migrants.

Why join Bridges?

At Bridges, you will be part of a small, committed and diverse team where lived experience, collaboration and learning are valued.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to work that makes a practical difference to people's lives, while helping to develop more inclusive career pathways and opportunities for refugees and migrants in Scotland.

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave.
• 1 well-being day per year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles.
• Flexible maternity, paternity, and adoption packages.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution and life assurance cover.
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as a Bid Administrator/Writer on a Permanent Contract working 35 hours per week on a Hybrid basis. The successful candidate will play an essential role within the smooth running and efficient functioning of a busy, fast-paced team. The postholder will help to maintain systems and processes relating to all aspects of Business Development including tendering activities. The postholder will be responsible for opportunity administration, record keeping, reporting and compliance, while contributing to the coordination, production and submission of tenders. This will include providing input to written responses as well as organising and compiling required information, evidence and content.

We welcome applications from candidates with a strong background in administration, with full induction in Business Development activities.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

• Working as part of a busy team to support opportunity administration and tender coordination, production and submission.
• Using external systems to help identify and manage a pipeline of Business Development opportunities.
• Following defined internal processes to ensure a structured approach to bid coordination and production.
• Maintaining appropriate records relating to Business Development activities and performance and supporting reporting processes.
• Take responsibility for collaborating effectively with a range of internal colleagues and teams to gain required input to inform tender responses.
• Gathering, organising and compiling information, evidence and content in a way that is clear, easy to understand and logically structured.
• Providing input to written responses which help to demonstrate organisational compliance with commissioner and funding requirements.
• Take responsibility for key aspects of the tender submission process including preparation and planning for timely submissions.
• Responding to all requests to meet commissioner requirements and deadlines.

Let's talk about you

• Highly organised and experienced at working to deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple pieces of work simultaneously.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with a range of departments, teams and stakeholders.
• Experience of working with complex information to identify priorities and timeline work in a structured way.
• Prominent level of IT skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A team player who enjoys problem solving and has excellent attention to detail.

Join Our Business Support Team!

At Apex Scotland every role plays a crucial part in changing lives. At Apex Scotland, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a future beyond their past. Behind the services we deliver across Scotland is a dedicated team of people whose skills, commitment and hard work help make that possible.

We're looking for an organised, enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Business Support team and help give someone a future beyond their past.

Help keep our organisation running smoothly by providing essential finance, operational and administrative support to colleagues and services across Scotland.

What we're offering

• Starting Salary: £24,479 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 17.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, part-time
• Location: Flexible working opportunities, including remote working, with some in-person office attendance required or working from any one of our offices across Scotland.

Alongside the opportunity to do meaningful work, we offer generous annual leave, additional paid time off during our Christmas and New Year closure, a health plan, employee assistance programme and opportunities for learning and development.

You don't need previous experience in the third sector to make a difference here. We're interested in the skills, experience, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives you could bring.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of the justice system.