Do you want to help us transform lives through reading and writing?

We’re seeking a confident proactive manager to shape and share best practice of our programmes across the learning community.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

The School Communities team delivers a range of programmes that inspire children and young people to engage with reading and writing.

The role leads on the development and delivery of the outreach work carried out in schools which supports the impact and effectiveness of our School Communities programmes. The post works closely with the School Communities team to ensure co-ordinated delivery and optimum impact for our school community audiences.

Due to ambitious growth and our commitment to benefit more people with our activities, we are delighted to be recruiting not one, but two Senior Development Managers.

Edinburgh Science Foundation is an educational charity that inspires people of all ages and backgrounds around the world to experience the wonder of science and technology. Best known for their annual Science Festival and learning programmes (bringing science to life in schools throughout the year and promoting STEM careers to young adults), they share their content, passion and expertise with the wider world through an extensive portfolio of projects worldwide.

This is your chance to join Edinburgh Science as their Senior Development Manager, to raise funds for Edinburgh Science Festival, its education programme (Careers Hive and Generation Science) and other activities as appropriate, such as community engagement and climate work from corporate sponsors and donors, trusts/foundations, individuals and other funding bodies as necessary.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented, creative and experienced individual to lead on the fundraising strategy and planning for Edinburgh Science Festival. You will work closely with the Festival and Creative Director on new creative projects in order to align new projects with potential sources of funding. You will act as an ambassador for the organisation in various situations in order to create new relationships and to build on existing relationships with a wide network of funders. You will line manage the Development team in terms of pastoral care and targets and work closely with the Director of Development on development and stakeholder engagement strategy and planning.

You will have a minimum of three years’ experience of working in a fundraising environment with a demonstrable track record of writing successful grant applications and securing funds from all sectors. You will be able to work to a high standard under pressure and meet deadlines and targets. You will have excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills and experience of managing others. You will have experience of using a CRM system and good writing, editing and presentation skills. You must also be proficient in all Microsoft Office packages and able to prepare PowerPoint presentations. You will have good knowledge of the business world and UK fundraising sectors, in particular the science and technology sectors; knowledge of trusts, research councils, public sector funders and individual giving.

The post will be based in the Edinburgh offices with home working and some travel. On offer is a competitive salary and a generous benefits package comprising 34 days annual leave, workplace pension scheme, Life Assurance policy, flexible working, holiday purchase scheme, sustainable travel perks and access to personal counselling support.

Do you want to help us transform lives through reading and writing?

We have 2 positions available for confident people to deliver exceptional training and support material for learning professionals.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

The School Communities Co-ordinator will develop and deliver professional learning opportunities to a range of audiences online via Zoom or Teams and in person to support the School Communities programmes.

The post holder works closely with the School Communities Manager on the administration, development, and delivery of all aspects of the School Communities Outreach programme.

The School Communities team delivers a range of programmes that inspire children and young people to engage with reading and writing.

The post also works closely with the School Communities team to ensure co-ordinated delivery and optimum impact for our school community audiences.

Do you want to help us transform lives through reading and writing?

We have a position available for an outgoing, driven person based in Highland, supporting schools to engage with our programmes.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

The School Communities Regional Outreach Coordinator works closely with the School Communities Manager on the administration, development, and delivery of the School Communities Outreach programme in the Highland local authority.

The role involves working closely with individual schools or key stakeholders in Highland Council to identify ways that they can engage with, and benefit from, our School Communities programmes. They will also deliver professional learning opportunities to a range of audiences, in-person and online via Zoom or Teams, to support the School Communities programmes.

The School Communities team delivers a range of programmes that inspire children and young people to engage with reading and writing.

The post holder will also work alongside the School Communities Team and Scottish Book Trust colleagues to ensure co-ordinated delivery and optimum impact for our school community audiences.