Appin Community Development Trust was established in 2017 to improve the quality of life for local residents and help Appin be a vibrant, sustainable, resilient and inclusive community. Over the past five years the organisation has built a strong track record for fundraising and project delivery, working collaboratively with other Appin organisations and voluntary groups.

We are now seeking a Development Officer to help move the organisation into its next stage of growth and strengthen its sustainability for the long term.

Key tasks will include:

• community engagement

• strategic and business planning

• project development and delivery

• publicity and awareness raising

This is a full time role that is funded in the first instance for three years. The Development Officer will be based in the North Lorn area and will work from home.

Edinburgh Food Project was established in 2012 with the aim of reducing the effects of food poverty in Edinburgh by providing emergency food parcels to those in the community most in need. Over the last three years, we have been transitioning our 8 foodbank centres into “More than Food” hubs to allow our clients to access dedicated support to help them with their immediate and underlying problems to reduce/eliminate their need for food bank assistance and build their financial resilience for the future.

Edinburgh Food Project is overseen by the Board of Trustees, who have overall responsibility and accountability for everything the charity does. The Board consist of 12 individual volunteers (unpaid) who bring an array of skills and experience to help set the charities strategic direction and ensure good governance. Trustees have an opportunity to significantly contribute towards Edinburgh Food Project’s mission:

”To provide emergency food supplies and support to people in crisis, while working with people, communities, and our partner agencies to address the underlying causes of food poverty.”

Board meetings are held every 6 weeks on Monday evenings, at 5pm (6pm if in person), currently via Zoom. Between Board meetings you may be required to spend additional time on subjects such as setting strategic direction, dealing with staff matters, improving governance or making decisions on infrastructure.

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. We currently manage more than 5,000 homes throughout Scotland. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. We provide a range of housing and tenure types to meet the different support needs of older people, allowing them to retain their independence within a local community and enjoy as much privacy or company as they wish.

Hanover continues to innovate and adapt to the challenges of tomorrow with personal protective equipment available, sustainable ICT systems, and control measures in place for the managed delivery of our services.

About the Role

As the face of Hanover, you will be committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations by providing a high quality, personalised service to our customers through efficient management of Sunnyside Court, Edinburgh Dealing with a wide range of people; from the care team that you work alongside, residents and their families to contractors, local community groups and other agencies.

Main Responsibilities

This important role is contracted on a permanent basis. A vital role, as the face of Hanover Scotland, you will have the opportunity to handle a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Ensuring that performance and key performance indicators are met.
• General management of the housing development and ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Logging day to day repairs and monitor their progress – liaising with contractors where necessary – and carrying out property inspections.
• Regularly engaging with our customers giving them advice and information.

About You

The Development Manager Edinburgh is both a challenging and rewarding role that helps residents and ensuring a high quality independent living environment. The Development Manager has wide variety of responsibilities and tasks and related to the smooth and continuous running of the Development and is ultimately responsible for providing a high quality housing management service to customers and management our sheltered housing development. To join us, you need to have:

• a genuine passion for helping people
• Demonstrable ability of empathising with and caring for the elderly
• Possess a sound knowledge of housing management services
• Ability to build rapport with a wide range of people
• Strong, clear communication skills in order to succeed
• Demonstrable ability to remain calm as a highly efficient multi-tasker
• Resilient, proactive, self-confident and customer-orientated.
• Highly organised multi-tasker
• Computer literacy is essential.

What We Are Offering

Hanover is accredited with The Silver Investors in People Award. Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded:

• Competitive Salary and Remuneration
• Well equipped office.
• Pension Options
• Enhanced Maternity Benefits
• Employee Protection Protocols
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, and Employee Assistance Program

Arbroath FC Community Trust are recruiting for a new Community Development Manager.

This exciting new position within Arbroath FC Community Trust will be responsible for the daily operation of the Football Academy, financial and governance functions of the Charity.

The successful candidate will form a pivotal part of the Trust, working closely with the Trustees to ensure the implementation of efficient processes to support the next phase of growth for the organisation.

To read the full application in PDF Format please click arbroathfc.co.uk/afcct-cdm

We are looking to recruit a Shop Manager (Training & Development) to join our team here in Alloa, Clackmannanshire.

The post involves working with our CEO and Shop staff to generate income by managing the Charity Shop effectively and commercially, to create a positive shopping experience for customers and donors. The Shop Manager will be expected to develop our social enterprise further by way of pop-up Shops and fundraisers as well as implement learning and development opportunities for Volunteers.

Full driving licence and use of a car is essential.

Ideally the successful candidate will have to hold a qualification in a relevant field and show a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Post is subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and suitable references.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as part of the Penicuik Storehouse social enterprise, building the success of our community owned shop, café and community space in Penicuik High Street and supporting the hard work of our volunteers. We’re looking for someone who’s excited by an opportunity to work with and support a mixed group of volunteers, and sessional paid staff creating delicious, healthy food and vibrant community hotspot. You will have experience of customer service and working in a food service environment, and critically you’ll be a flexible and solid team player.

About the Storehouse

The Penicuik Storehouse, its cafe and other projects are overseen by the Shareholders of the Penicuik Community Alliance, a Community Benefit Society. As a social enterprise we have set ourselves the mission to bring people together and make our community more resilient.

In our shop we stock fresh produce, groceries, household products and toiletries that are local, environmentally friendly, organic, or fair trade to help enable people to live a healthier and more sustainable life.

However, we are much more than just a shop: We run a small community cafe and production kitchen, and we provide space for community groups , workshops and events. We are proud to work together with a variety of other community projects and charities.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

The post holder will be a senior development officer leading a series of new activities and areas of development for HTSI around their strategic ambitions. They will work closely and directly with the Chief Officer and the Senior Development Officer for the Digital and Membership Team to deliver the wider range of regionally based and driven responsibilities of the organisations and its TSI functions.

As part of their individual role they will work with a range of partners and stakeholders and must be confident in building relationships and networks across sectors. They will lead on activities specifically related, but not restricted to, employability, training, political engagement and mentoring.

Together with the HTSI CO, they will consider how the overall performance of the organisation is managed and ensure delivery of the annual operating plan.

Lochaber Housing Association is a registered charitable housing association, with a stock of over 700 properties across Lochaber as well as a new build development programme. Our aim is to help sustain and develop thriving communities through the provision of good quality, affordable housing opportunities and services across Lochaber.

As part of a small team the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality housing management services. Key duties will include delivering tenancy and estate management services, rent arrears management, and housing allocations, as well as working with our tenants to improve our services and sustain tenancies.

You should be enthusiastic, confident, flexible and highly motivated. A working knowledge of current housing legislation and regulation is essential.

Clackmannan Town Hall Trust are currently recruiting for new members to welcome to their Board of Trustees.

The Clackmannan Town Hall Trust is a voluntary community organisation who are committed to a long-term project to manage Clackmannan Town Hall and provide educational, social welfare and recreational facilities for our local community.

Established in 2004, the Trust has overseen the management of the Town Hall, in that time organising community events and operating as a social centre for the people of Clackmannan. The Town Hall has been well-maintained inside and out with many original features retained.

Board Roles

The Trust is now seeking to welcome new members to its Board of Trustees, with the view to help the Trust increase its capacity, enabling it to offer more services and continue to be a much-loved community asset.

The Trust is keen to hear from anyone who thinks they can offer their time, professional knowledge and skills to support their activities. The Trust is actively seeking new members for the roles of Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer also.

Board members work collaboratively to guide the Trust and carry out many different functions:

• Shape priorities and vision for the Trust
• Engaging with strategic planning, management, and maintenance of the Town Hall
• Engaging and planning events for the community
• Ensuring that policies and procedure are in place and robust
• Managing bookings and events taking place at the Hall
• Making sure accounts are correct and monies spent well
• Act as ambassadors for the Trust and Town Hall
• Liaising with external stakeholders and statutory organisations (i.e. local authority)
• Attend regular Board meetings, usually held on the last Tuesday of every month, with occasional ad hoc meetings as required.

The Trust is interested to hear from people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, with a range of professional skills, and in particular those with experience in running community venues and asset and project management skills. The Trust is also keen to hear from young people too.

Time & Commitment

The Trust would value any time that a Trustee could give, with no minimum commitment required.

Three Sixty is an independent mental health charity based in Ayr and supporting people across South Ayrshire who are affected by mental illness. We work to promote mental wellbeing, reduce social isolation, raise awareness of and challenge the stigma and barriers associated with mental illness.

To achieve this we provide information, advice and activity based support for people aged 16+, including their families and carers. We engage with communities through our outreach service to develop services that reflect what people need and want.

This is an exciting time to join Three Sixty as we begin work on our ambitious 4 year strategy to develop our service, increase our profile, impact and reach so people feel connected and empowered to create positive change in their lives.

We are recruiting a Service Manager on a 1 year fixed term basis to support the development of our outreach service.

The role involves managing and leading a team of Outreach Workers, volunteers and at times, students as they set up and deliver group based and 1:1 supports and personalised outcome plans.

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in social care, community, health or a similar discipline as well as experience of managing and leading staff, developing community projects, proven project management skills and a solution focused approach. You will be confident in building and nurturing teams and relationships with the ability to work flexible with autonomy.

Your excellent communication skills will allow you to establish and develop strong relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in IT skills and using online communication tools you will be confident preparing reports and data.

Travel throughout South Ayrshire and further will be required.