The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is looking for a full-time Individual Giving Manager to play a leading and hands on role in the growth of the charity.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing stewardship plans to enhance our overall supporter experience and donor journey, and grow our income across individual giving, legacy, in memorandum, and membership activity.

The Trust is currently undertaking a review of our digital systems, including our CRM and website. Working closely with the fundraising and engagement teams, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth transition between systems and the adoption of new digital fundraising opportunities.

You will be an experienced, proactive and creative fundraiser with a proven track record in generating significant fundraising income and achieving income targets.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details of the role.

This is a full-time, permanent position, partially homebased and partially based from the Trust’s offices in Stirling, where the Individual Giving team is based – the exact split between home and office is negotiable. Benefits include: 8% employer pension contribution, flexible working, death in service benefit, and well-being support via Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme.

The Trust recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, disability, age, and other protected status.

At the Trust, we have a clear goal: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on reaching for our vision – to reverse the decline in bumblebees, through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people enjoy the benefits of walking. This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

Ramblers Scotland is looking for a highly experienced project officer to lead and manage this exciting project which involves working with communities across Scotland who face barriers to participation, to map and promote their local path networks.

This role will form a significant new element of our Mapping Scotland’s Paths (MSP) project, which is creating a digital map of Scotland’s paths. Through the work of volunteers we are now starting to audit the paths and add information, which will help with accessibility for users, such as the surface and gradient of the path and presence of steps.

The successful candidate will reach out to 10 communities across Scotland to recruit and engage volunteers in mapping their local path network on to the database and then to promote the paths within their communities. As well as setting targets, managing volunteers and promoting the project through various media platforms, the role will involve engaging effectively with partner organisations including local authorities and walking groups.

This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers Scotland team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact within a range of communities, as part of a wider national initiative.

Essential Requirements include:

• A strong track record of leading community engagement projects and successfully working with communities who face barriers to participation.
• Proven experience of managing projects and successfully achieving their outcomes, including strong decision-making capabilities, ability to manage multiple demands and to meet deadlines.
• Experience in managing volunteers, and also the ability to motivate and inspire volunteers to engage with the project.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability, knowledge and experience to work autonomously within a small team, coordinating the work of self and others to ensure project delivery, including the ability to think creatively to investigate new ways of working as required.
• Full driving Licence essential (for travel across Scotland when required)

Community Resources Network Scotland (CRNS) is Scotland’s national reuse, repair, and recycling charity. At CRNS we have a vision to see a circular economy in Scotland where resources are not wasted, but instead reused, repaired, and recycled.

We are a network organisation, representing and supporting over 170 charities and social enterprises who help us work towards making our vision a reality. Our membership is always growing, and ranges from bike projects to repair cafes, tool libraries to food banks, charity shops to environmental education charities. What unites them is delivering the social and environmental benefits which flow from a more circular economy.

Part of the important work we do to support a circular economy is our Reuse Consortium. A self-sustaining business model, the consortium is made up of CRNS members who provide reuse furniture and white goods to local authorities across Scotland through a Scotland Excel Framework Agreement. CRNS is the lead partner in this Consortium.

The Reuse Consortium Coordinator is responsible for managing, developing, and promoting the Reuse Consortium across Scotland. As the CRNS staff member with specific focus on the consortium, it’s continued success will rely on your organisation, networking, relationship building, communication skills and desire to generate buzz and business for our consortium members. This is a great opportunity to bring your own ideas and enthusiasm to an established reuse business that supports people and the planet.

We are also determined to get the right person to join our strong team which is why we are open to exploring different options regarding place of work from office based to remote working. Regarding hours of work we are most likely to recruit at the level of 4 days per week but would like you to state your preference or requirements in your application.

Perhaps you have experience with Local Authorities and Housing Associations across Scotland and are attracted by our social and environmental purpose. Or maybe you are working in a project coordinator role in the third sector and are looking for a fresh challenge. Either way you should be a strong team-player, proactive self-starter, have excellent communication skills and be committed to high standards of delivery.

This is a really exciting time to join CRNS. We are about to rebrand and rename ourselves which will help us to position the organisation and the Consortium for future growth.

Would you like to excel within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling? Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

The Bothy is a network of 5 place-based projects across Scotland aimed at supporting and encouraging walking, wheeling, and cycling. With activities such as led rides, health walks, bike loan schemes, hands-on support and guidance for individuals, organisations and businesses, the Bothies are embedded in their locations to help people make active travel choices and feel confident walking, wheeling, and cycling in their local area.

We are looking for a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual to lead the success of The Bothy. Supporting your team of development officers, you will ensure that our impact is captured and communicated across a broad audience as we change lives for the better.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

Explore the job description below for full details on this exciting opportunity.

Advance within this innovative and engaging organisation, working to better lives through cycling.

The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme 2.0 is a fantastic initiative which will work with cycle repair organisations across Scotland to enable those most in need to access a cycle repair. The project will support more adults and children to either return to cycling or continue to cycle, especially those least able to afford cycle repairs, an outcome which will further our vision to get a million more people cycling!

This role is integral to the success of SCRS 2.0, supporting bike repair organisations to deliver the scheme, building relationships, managing and tracking the ongoing transactional data.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

A hugely exciting and challenging opportunity to manage the Bothy and Rural Connections programmes in Scotland with responsibility for project and financial management, as well as line management of the Senior Project Officers.

This multifaceted role spans across several Cycling UK projects in Scotland, alongside the Head of Development Scotland, to enable the effective and successful delivery of projects. Strong planning and management skills are a must, as well as a good understanding of the needs of different communities, including remote and rural populations. We are looking for somebody who has an aptitude towards building relationships, support, and who can motivate a team working at a distance.

This influential role is essential to the success of Cycling UK’s projects in compelling change and bettering the lives of others through cycling. Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

An opportunity to help complete the current Penicuik Carbon Challenge project and to embed resources in the community to maximise the long-term benefits. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal, team working and administration skills, as well as a determination to respond to the climate emergency.

Purpose of the job

To consolidate, manage, deliver and report on the final 6 months of ‘Penicuik Carbon Challenge’ that aims to raise people’s understanding of the climate emergency and what they can do towards low carbon, zero waste living. You will be part of a team of 2 half time project officers delivering the project. The other project officer is responsible for zero waste and food waste.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for producing and facilitating programmes of events and activities, manning the project hub at 34 John Street, recruiting, training and supporting volunteers, recruiting session workers, developing marketing and social media campaigns, and working with local partners.

• Engage the EH26 community in our activities and programme to help meet our proposed targets.
• Consolidate, coordinate and lead all project activities that engage the community in positive opportunities to learn about climate change and food choices.
• Deliver a range of workshops and events.
• Promote the project aims, activities and outcomes, using press, marketing, website and social media.
• Manage volunteers and session workers to help meet the project aims.
• Develop and maintain relevant programmes and project materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local people, a wide range of partners, groups, community organisations and schools.
• Engage with our community in a way that empowers local people to take ownership of their learning and adopt low carbon behaviour changes.
• Attend local events and groups to promote the work of the project and programmes of activities.
• To monitor, evaluate and report on project activities to the Climate Challenge Fund.
• Find ways of making the project themes and activities continue after the funded period by working in partnership with other local organisations and partners.
• Interact and support other activities of Penicuik Community Development Trust to ensure the project is embedded and mutually supportive.

General responsibilities

• To promote and encourage the understanding of climate change and food choices.
• To comply fully with the PCDT’s ethos, policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
• To work and communicate effectively with other PCDT team members (volunteers, Board,) and CCF project staff, volunteers and sessional workers to achieve goals.
• To work constructively and effectively with partners, groups and organisations.
• To undertake other duties in line with the job purpose.

Person Spec

You will have a passion for engaging communities in climate change. You will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to work with a range of people of all abilities, volunteers, work well in a team and use your own initiative. Experience of planning and delivering practical carbon reduction activities is an advantage.

Essential (E) / Desirable (D)

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience in the sector (D)

Knowledge/Expertise

• Experience of/Passion for environmental projects and sustainable living (E)
• Experience of community engagement in delivering local community projects and/or running workshops. (E)
• Experience in either local food or climate change projects at a local level involving community (D)
• Experience of recruiting, training, working with and motivating volunteers (D)
• Experience of working with session workers (D)

Other

• Sound interpersonal and people skills showing sensitivity to a wide variety of groups. (E)
• Sound monitoring & reporting skills. (E)
• Competent with IT (Excel, Word, email, websites) and social media(E)
• Adaptable & flexible. (E)
• Energetic and proactive (E)

Reports to: Dr Chris Sydes (PCDT Board Member)

The post-holder will be subject to a PVG check.

Cycling Scotland is the nation’s cycling organisation. Working in partnership with other organisations, with funding from Transport Scotland, we help create an environment for everyone in Scotland to cycle easily and safely. Our vision is a sustainable, inclusive and healthy Scotland where anyone, anywhere can enjoy all the benefits of cycling.

We are currently recruiting for a Monitoring Assistant on a 12-month, fixed term contract. Supervised by the Monitoring and Development Officer, the Monitoring Assistant will help the organisation to understand cycling behaviour and trends in Scotland. The Monitoring Assistant will contribute to two of Cycling’s Scotland’s key monitoring projects: the National Monitoring Framework, primarily by providing support with data processing and analysis, and the Active Travel Open Data portal.

Please read the job description on our website for full details.

Benefits of the role include:

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 7.5% and minimum employee contribution of 3%

• 36 days annual leave

• Operation of a Flexi-time system

• Annual contribution towards your training and development

• Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance programme

This post is based at our office in West George Street in Glasgow. Currently we are working from home and/or office with hybrid working plans being developed.

Summary

Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (VSGWL) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) operating in West Lothian. Our primary purpose is to promote, develop and support West Lothian`s Third Sector. We work in partnership with the voluntary sector and key statutory and public stakeholders to improve the lives of individuals and communities across West Lothian.

VSGWL requires an individual with excellent planning and interpersonal skills to join our Development Officer team. You will be

· Someone who is innovative and able to work collaboratively with others to succeed in an evolving environment.

· someone with proven ability in forming alliances and partnerships to bring out sustainable change for communities and the wider third sector.

· Committed, results-driven and supportive to the needs of others, you work well within a team and are willing to follow and develop agreed procedures.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

You will work closely with a range of key external stakeholders, including statutory partners and wider third sector to bring about positive change for individuals and communities in West Lothian. You will establish and develop working groups with third sector organisations. You will also represent VGSWL in appropriate meetings with key stakeholders and partners including WL Council and Integrated Joint Board.

Key to the role is outstanding communication and influencing skills to form and cement strategic alliances and strengthen partnership working. You will work closely with the existing staff team.

Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (VSGWL) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) operating in West Lothian. Our primary purpose is to promote, develop and support West Lothian`s Third Sector. We work in partnership with the voluntary sector and key statutory and public stakeholders to improve the lives of individuals and communities across West Lothian.

VSGWL requires an experienced Operations Manager and strategic thinker with a track record of delivering success. You will be:

• someone who is innovative and able to lead and motivate others to succeed in an evolving environment.

• someone with proven ability in forming alliances and partnerships to bring out sustainable change for communities and the wider third sector.

• committed, results-driven and supportive to the needs of others, you will use your own initiative to develop new ideas and seize opportunities to better support the needs of the sector and the key objectives of VSGWL.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

This is a complex role requiring innovation and the skilful balancing of multiple work streams underpinned with strong leadership qualities. You will make a proactive contribution to organisational development and management of change, coupled with a wide understanding of political agendas.

You will lead a dedicated team of development officers to support a culture of development and quality service delivery to support the third sector, communicating and influencing to form and cement strategic alliances and strengthen partnership working.