The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club, one of Scotland’s leading wildlife bodies and a registered charity, is excited to be seeking to fill its newly created post of Club Manager.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is keen to lead and drive strategic direction for the Club and its members. We are looking for a manager who can lead our team of staff and work with our trustees (“Council”) and committees to share and promote members’ passion and commitment to the study and enjoyment of birds in Scotland.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for our eight staff and for our headquarters property at Waterston House, Aberlady, East Lothian. They will support our 15 volunteer-led branches and 3,500 members. They will lead staff involvement with forward and operational planning and development of the Club and ensure the Club meets all legal requirements as a charitable body working to high professional standards.

To deliver all elements of our constitution and our programme of events and activities, the Club Manager will have excellent organisational, team management, communication and project management skills. They will have an understanding of budget planning and management, and be confident with IT.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience relevant to all these functions and competencies.

Best of all, the successful candidate will recognise the tremendous scope offered by the Club to its members to enjoy and learn about birds, to contribute to national monitoring schemes, to deploy and develop their skills and to maintain and develop the SOC’s role in the wider field of ornithology in Scotland. The Club is about both the rewards and benefits of birdwatching and the science and protection of birds.

The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (“SOC”), one of Scotland’s leading wildlife bodies and a registered charity, is excited to be seeking to fill a vacancy that has arisen for an Admin Officer, working from the Club’s attractive headquarters on the East Lothian coast.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is highly organised and thrives on a varied work schedule. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting the Club Manager in the running of the Club. They will become the key initial point of contact for members and others and fundamental to the smooth running of member services.

We are looking for a strong team player to work as part of the SOC’s small, dedicated team of staff. As well as excellent verbal and written communication skills, we are seeking an individual with experience of working with membership databases and who is confident with IT. Events-related administration skills and an interest in ornithology in Scotland are desirable.

At Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, love has no limits. We take a big picture view of what is best for dogs and cats; and a tireless, long-term approach to their care. In addition, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment not only to the animals, but also our people. Our mission is to protect loving homes, find loving homes and run a loving Home.

We are delighted to be recruiting for the newly created role of Operations Team Leader in the Homes Kennel, and Cattery Team.

As an Operations Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our operations while upholding our commitment to animal welfare. You will work closely with the Animal Welfare Operations Manager, Shelter Veterinary Partner, and Director of Operations to maintain and enhance the standards of care for our animals.

You will guide and support our kennel and cattery assistants, ensuring they maintain the highest standards of care for our animals. You will oversee their day-to-day activities, providing leadership to uphold our animal welfare standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the team's entire HR lifecycle, from recruitment to performance management, fostering a culture of well-being and professional growth among our staff. Collaboration with various departments will be key, as you work to streamline communication and promote inter-departmental cooperation, ensuring the seamless flow of information throughout the Home. Additionally, you will take the lead in developing and implementing training programmes aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of the team, driving continuous improvement in our operational practices.

You will have experience of motivating and developing high-performance teams. You'll excel in managing change while aligning with the Homes goals and maintaining current best practices. With exceptional administrative skills and attention to detail, you'll guide your team through challenging situations with empathy and resilience. Your adept communication, IT proficiency, and understanding of the employee lifecycle will be instrumental in creating a positive and supportive work environment.

If you are passionate about animal welfare, possess the leadership skills to drive operational excellence, thrive in problem-solving, and are eager to contribute to a collaborative workplace, join us and make a difference today!

Organised, motivated and a confident communicator, you’ll be responsible for driving income and building relationships throughout the agricultural community in Scotland to help ensure we have the funds needed to deliver our services.

We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) account management, marketing, fundraising, event management or sales.

From supporter stewardship to event planning – no week will be the same. You will be joining a hardworking team dedicated to driving the charity forward and making a difference.

We are looking for an engaging, passionate and pro-active person who can think on their feet and take initiative.

Along with great copy writing and social media skills, you will also have excellent admin and organisational skills. You will be experienced at developing relationships and can manage a busy and varied workload.

The role requires some weekend and evening working, and requires on occasion to work outside the scope of the role to assist with delivering the strategic objectives of the charity.

The Purpose of the role is to:

1. Support the development and implementation of fundraising operations to maximise fundraising income and improve efficiency across all income streams.

2. Engage with key stakeholders to raise awareness of the charity and the services provided to support income generation.

3. Provide assistance to the wider team in terms of administration, analysis, digital, financial, events.

We offer

• Hands-on experience and ongoing support and guidance from our Head of Fundraising
• Time in lieu for any agreed overtime you do
• Flexible location (where possible)
• An opportunity like no other to work in an excellent team for an exceptional Scottish charity