Third Sector Vacancies

£40,000 fte, 18 hours per week, temporary for 7 months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced person to work on a contract basis to support the development of a new community Hub project in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire.

The role will involve assisting the Trustees in implementing our business plan through purchase stage of Barthol Chapel Kirk, co-ordinating initial refurbishment work and increasing the numbers and diversity of membership through community engagement and information events.

The job will also involve supporting us to evaluate the project and feeding back to stakeholders.

Closing Date: 15th August

£42,000 - £45,000 pro rata, 30 hours per week, permanent

The Barn is seeking to appoint a Director to lead our organisation in the next phase of its development.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative person, someone who can demonstrate experience of developing creative programmes in partnership and is invested in shared subjects and the cultural life of their communities.

This leadership position comes as the Barn enters a transformative new phase, with Creative Scotland funding secured through to 2028. The Director will guide the senior team and creative programming, working with the Board to ensure the Barn remains a vital cultural and community resource with a multidisciplinary programme focused on current ecological themes.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience of leading a cultural organisation or development of interdisciplinary creative programmes and a proven track record of working in partnership with cross-sector organisations.

Closing Date: 25th August, 11:59pm

£16,130 (£26,884 pro rata), 22.5 hours per week, permanent

We are recruiting a Drugs Education Coordinator (Scotland) to join our team. This role will involve the coordination and delivery of DSMF drug education in Scotland, based in the Grampian region, working with the Head of Education and Engagement and Director to develop provision regionally and more widely.

Suitable candidates will be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol; have experience of developing and delivering drug and/or alcohol education in schools, colleges and/or the community; have experience of working with young people, including a knowledge of substance use and its impacts; have experience of project coordination, with excellent organisation skills; be a skilled and effective communicator, both in writing and orally, with a wide range of people and agencies; enjoy working remotely in a small and busy team.

Closing Date: 7th September

£15.38 per hour (subject to review), 14 hours per week, permanent subject to funding

We are looking for two enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated people to join our team. 

Our bureau exists to: ensure that people do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, the services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively; exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally; lift the burden of worry from clients who do not know what to do by giving them researched options; provide free, confidential and impartial information and advice; our vision is a Scotland where everyone has the advice and information     
they need to realise their rights and where barriers to accessing those rights are effectively challenged; South West Aberdeenshire CAB is committed to equal opportunities both in service provision and employment.

£13-£13.50, 20 hours per week, fixed contract until 31st March 2026

The job role includes: giving confidential, free and impartial advice to members of the public in a friendly, helpful and welcoming manner; calculating benefit entitlement; assisting clients with the use of IT equipment including the submission of online claim forms and journals; keeping accurate and up to date client files with AdvicePro; assisting clients to apply for the relevant benefits; liiaising with and working in partnership with other agencies within the Advice Hub; assisting with Workshops and Information Sessions ongoing with the Advice Hub; collating client feedback for organisational review; the keeping of statistics and other records and preparation of reports as required; liaison with other Voluntary and Statutory bodies; file and update information and resources; work as part of a dedicated team of Hub Advisers doing fortnightly peer reviews of files for accuracy; work with the Food Pod to provide food bank referral and follow up; outreach in the surrounding communities

Training is a vital part of the job, which may require overnight stays. Training will cover issues such as changes to benefits and updates to systems as well as in house fire safety etc

The job holder will require a Basic Disclosure, this is funded by GRA, job only confirmed on receipt of Disclosure.

A driving license would be desirable

Closing Date: 15th August, 5pm

£33,216.12 per annum plus 3% pension contribution, 37.5 hours per week,
fixed contract until 31st March 2026, with expectation of continuance (funding dependent)

The North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN) Hub is a regional community climate action hub and charity registered in Scotland. We are based in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Our vision is to contribute to the creation of a flourishing, connected and sustainable North East Scotland through the provision of dedicated training, help and support for community-led climate action.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Community Development Officer to join the NESCAN Hub Team. This role will contribute to the delivery of NESCAN Hub’s vision and aims by acting as a key liaison between NESCAN Hub, its members, partners, and communities across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

The post holder will work to increase climate literacy in communities and strengthen their ability to take an active role in policy setting and decision making. They will encourage and facilitate the development of diverse community groups focused on sustainability, climate change and biodiversity, and support these groups to initiate, develop and run their own projects. The role will also involve working closely with the wider Community Development team to ensure opportunities are shared and to assist communities with funding bids.

This is a demanding but rewarding position that will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to be an integral part of our dedicated team, making a positive difference to the North East of Scotland, its communities, and its environment.

Closing Date: 24th August, 11:59pm