Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?

Do you have a background in research, great people skills and a spark of creativity?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team behind the Scottish Third Sector Tracker, Scotland’s largest source of data on the issues impacting the voluntary sector. The Research Dissemination Assistant will work with stakeholders to understand their needs, develop new ways of disseminating information, and lead our evaluation of the Tracker’s usage and impact.

We’re looking for someone with

- A background in research

- Experience of disseminating research findings, from writing research reports to more creative approaches

- Great people skills, that will enable you to get to know our stakeholders, and understand their needs

- Superb organisational skills, to manage your own workload and keep track of where Tracker data is used

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, get in touch with us at recruitment@scvo.scot

SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and our mission is to champion the role of voluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.

Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?

We’re launching a brand-new Bookkeeping Service, and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Bookkeeper to help us build it from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service that will support voluntary organisations across Scotland with their financial management and compliance.

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including hybrid working, 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, get in touch with us at recruitment@scvo.scot

SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland, and our mission is to champion the role of voluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.

SCVO is inviting board of trustee nominations from our membership community

At SCVO we're passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve. Along with our 3,700+ members, we believe that charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups make Scotland a better place.

SCVO is a trusted organisation, with a critical role to play in supporting the voluntary sector. As a member of the board, you can be part of something special.

Six of our trustees are elected from our membership. This year we have five vacancies for trustees elected from SCVO's membership. We're now inviting nominations from our membership so we can hold a members' vote. We'll announce the outcome of elections at our AGM on 9th December 2025.

Trustee responsibilities:

Trustees make sure the governance of the organisation is maintained to a high standard. The role is both rewarding and challenging, as we operate in an ever-changing environment with precarious funding – just like most other voluntary organisations.

Our trustees play a key role in making sure that SCVO stays true to our mission and values, serving the interests of our members and the wider voluntary sector.

As a trustee, your responsibilities include:

• Being responsible for the strategic direction of SCVO
• Upholding SCVO’s values
• Promoting the role of the voluntary sector wherever appropriate
• Receiving reports from the Chief Executive and other staff on SCVO’s operations and finances, making recommendations as required
• Making sure that all statutory requirements for SCVO are met
• Agreeing on co-opting Board members to the Board of Trustees.

We want our board to be inclusive, and to reflect the diversity of the voluntary sector and Scottish society. That means striving for our board to be a mix of people with different characteristics, knowledge and experience, from different organisations and places, and with different perspectives.

Time commitment:

Being a trustee is hugely rewarding and there is a time commitment involved. We ask trustees to be available for:

• Quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees
• The board’s annual away day – which normally includes an overnight stay
• Ad hoc meetings of the board and working groups which progress SCVO’s strategic objectives
• Key internal and external events such as our AGM, the Gathering and the Scottish Charity Awards

Our draft calendar of events for board members will give you more details about what to expect.

To provide high quality advice and representation to individuals and families on income maximisation, welfare benefits, debt, in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.

The advice will be provided within health settings - GP practices, mental health services and substance misuse recovery hubs. There will be some hybrid working involved.

By joining our team, you will be helping alleviate poverty and improve individuals, families and children’s lives and ensure our Vision is fulfilled, in that no one in our communities endures hardship.

Role and Responsibilities

Advice

• Provide high quality accurate advice, information and representation in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.

• Build positive trusting relationships with individuals and families requiring advice.

• Conduct interviews with clients either in person, telephone or virtual.

• Maintain accurate records and fully utilise the Advice Pro recording system.

• Manage and maintain ongoing advice casework.

• Communicate effectively with third parties on behalf of the client.

• Signpost people to relevant specialist support services where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate computer records in line with CHAI procedures and ensure all client mandates are in line with Data protection legislation.

• Provide consultation support to other professionals on advice.

Service Development

• Support the development of this new service, through maintaining positive relationships with our partner organisations.

• Promote the service and represent CHAI to other agencies.

• Deliver training or briefing sessions to help other professionals understand the welfare system and how they can support individuals.

• Prepare as required reports on the outcomes and impact of the service to the Service Manager and Partners.

Personal Development

• Actively participate in all training sessions provided.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of development in welfare benefits, debt issues and housing issues and participate in any training and activities.

• Keep accurate individual training records.

Organisational

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of CHAI.

• Actively participate in Team and Organisational meetings

• Participate in the development of CHAI services.

• Feedback on the review of organisational policies and procedures.

• Promote and represent CHAI services positively.

• Perform other reasonable related duties as required.

We offer the following

• Flexible working

• Access to Simply Health benefit plan

• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

• Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme

• Extensive training programme

• Full and part time opportunities

• Supportive work environment

• Opportunities to improve services and make a difference