Third Sector Vacancies

Cafe Assistant

The Haven Centre is looking for a Café Assistant to support the day-to-day running of The Haven Café, a community café based within the Haven Centre in Smithton.

The café is open to members of the public as well as those who use the centre, and all profits generated help support the charitable aims of the Elsie Normington Foundation and future projects that benefit young disabled people across the Highlands.

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of volunteers and will be line managed by the Café Manager.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the café

• Preparing, cooking and serving food and snacks in line with the café menu, recipes and portion guidance
• Helping ensure food is presented and served to a high standard
• Operating the EPOS system and handling cash
• Supporting the Café Manager with reviewing the menu, increasing footfall and maximising profitability
• Assisting with the training and supervision of volunteers
• Helping ensure all Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are followed
• Making sure cleaning methods, practices and schedules are followed at all times
• Undertaking Barista training
• Covering the Café Manager’s absence when needed, including opening and closing the premises and working additional hours as required

We are looking for a Mentor Services and Recruitment Coordinator to support and recruit volunteer mentors across the Highlands and as we look to expand into Moray and further afield.

About the role

As our Mentor Services and Recruitment Coordinator, you will be the primary point of contact for our volunteers from day one. You’ll guide prospective mentors through the process - conducting interviews, organising training and coordinating PVG checks - ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.  Additionally, you’ll collaborate on planning and running campaigns to attract new mentors.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing excellent customer service to prospective and existing mentors using strong communication skills on the telephone, in virtual meetings, by email and sometimes in person
• Ensure all of our volunteer mentors are individually supported and fully engaged at every stage of their mentor journey
• Deliver information sessions, participate in mentor one-to-one conversations and facilitate mentor training sessions and other mentor engagement activities.

About you

• Customer service experience
• Based in Moray or the Highlands
• Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the charity or third sectors
• An understanding of young people and educational settings
• People person with excellent communication and listening skills and empathy
• Experience of assisting with volunteer recruitment campaigns
• Well organised with great administrative skills and attention to detail
• Excellent desktop and database skills

About us

MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007.  Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as North East and South East England.  We are committed to helping the country’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential.

Our mission:  To connect every young person with a trusted adult mentor, someone who sparks confidence, fuels ambition, and walks beside them as they find their way.

Our vision:  MCR Pathways will work until every young person has someone to help them find their way.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other.  MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.

Benefits include:  30 days annual leave in first year rising to 35 days from 2nd year of employment, 7% Employer Pension Contribution, 3 further days of annual leave between the December and January public holidays, additional day off for your birthday,  Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.

Purpose of the role:

· Main point of contact for Young Carer referral in your designated area

· Carry out school awareness raising activities, delivering presentations, lesson plans, supporting development of Young Carer support groups and the promotion of the Young Carers e-learning modules for both young people and professionals encouraging schools to develop relevant policies and procedures to identify and support Young Carers

· Acting as a point of contact for schools regarding Young Carers in your designated area

· Engage with Young Carers aged from 5 to 24 years old, using a variety of methods including social media, regular newsletters, website, and consultation activities

· Take the lead, plan, participate, organise, and carry out relevant activities and respite breaks for Young Carers in your designated area

· Organise meaningful consultation with Young Carers about their needs and the development of Connecting Young Carers’ services

· Undertake one to one contact with Young Carers, where appropriate

· To organise, promote and support partnership group activities

· Build supportive and sustainable relationships with partners within the Third, Private and Statutory sectors

· To help Young Carers to access activity grants

Improved outcomes for Young Carers:

As part of Connecting Carers this role will contribute to the following outcomes for Young Carers and Young adult Carers:

· To ensure Young Carers are seen, heard and supported

· Feel better informed and more confident in their ability to shape services and access support available to them via the duties of the Carer (Scotland) Act 2016

· Have increased self-esteem, confidence and resilience

· Report improved physical and mental well-being

Key responsibilities – What you’ll do:

Main tasks

· Main point of contact for all Young Carers’, their families, and professionals in your designated geographical area

· Update and maintain Young Carers Database including the administration of referrals, distribution of welcome information and any other appropriate literature

· Action letters to schools in compliance with Connecting Young Carers referral procedure

· Identify barriers that prevent Young Carers engaging in events and activities and actively endeavour to remove them

· Organise regular online and face to face Young Carer events, activities and respite breaks including carrying out risk assessments, collecting consent forms, arranging transport, keeping young people and their guardians informed, organising venues, food, activities and taking responsibility for the wellbeing of Young Carers and staff

· Distribute information in a variety of formats, e.g. Google Classroom, Young Carer Awareness training, Schools Award, e-modules

· Maintain regular contact with Young Carers by a variety of methods including email, text, and social networking

· Consult with Young Carers individually or as part of a group and ensure there is an actioned focus outcome which is implemented

· Liaise with other agencies, develop, and encourage partnership working

· Signpost, refer and support Young Carers on to other appropriate agencies

· Meet with Young Carers on a one-to-one basis, where appropriate

· Be the point of contact for Young Carer grants, helping Young Carers and their families to complete the forms

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Young Carers is paramount when organising events
• Be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of Young Carers for the duration of all activities, events and respite breaks
• Ensure Young Carers are aware of Connecting Young Carers and are encouraged to participate
• Ensure Young Carers are comfortable and enabled to engage with, participate in and help shape the direction of Connecting Young Carers
• Deal proactively with any behaviour issues that arise on activities and breaks
• Contribute to own development by identifying training needs and undertake relevant professional development activities and training as agreed with the line manager
• Work to agreed work plans and take part in regular supervision with line manager
• Produce quarterly monitoring reports
• Manage and prioritise workload and ensure that deadlines are met
• Deliver awareness raising presentations to relevant professionals, agencies, schools, and pupils
• Maintain confidentiality, and compliance within the boundaries of Child Protection and Getting it Right for Every Child
• Comply with the Carers Centre policies and procedures such as confidentiality policy, monitoring procedures, child protection procedures etc.
• Contribute to Connecting Carers work on continuous quality improvement
• Participate in staff meetings and occasionally carryout non-recurring duties out with your geographic area.

We are now looking to hire a Staff Nurse to join our excellent team at the Recovery Centre.

This role offers a rare opportunity in nursing to play an instrumental role in a person’s recovery from mental ill health. Many of the people we support at the Recovery Centre are with us over an extended period of time. They form strong therapeutic bonds with our nurses and the wider team and their ultimate transition to supported or unsupported living is both a significant milestone and a special moment.

Our nursing staff contribute to the successful support of people experiencing mental ill-health by:

Working holistically: As part of a team, we enable and motivate service users to explore, identify and achieve their goals to move towards mental health recovery.

Providing high standards of care: The Staff Nurse will provide nursing care to a high standard in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and in accordance with the unit monitoring and evaluation procedures as directed by the Manager.

Continuing support for our service users: The Staff Nurse will carry out assessments relevant to each service user, allocate staff time to meet their needs, set goals with them through the planning of individual support, and review progress.

Nurturing the next generation: The Staff Nurse will supervise students and junior staff and assist with the teaching of other staff within the team, becoming a recognised mentor through the University of Highlands and Islands and encouraged to provide support to nursing students.

Working as part of a team to deliver excellent care and support to people. the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people who rely on homecare. Our ideal candidate will have genuine compassion and care for people and be inspired to develop their own professional skills and learning. Good communication skills are essential. You will need to have the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team. Duties will include all aspects of personal care, including:

• Ordering, collecting and administration of medications
• Food and fluid preparation
• Skin integrity management
• Working in partnership with other professionals to ensure person centred support is delivered.

In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.

Running health and social care facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people who are elderly or debilitated, join us at Centred and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. Successful candidates will need to register with SSSC

Previous experience in care is desirable however not essential as full support and training will be offered. An SVQ in care would be advantageous.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team, working between supporting course delivery and cooking while also leading on our equalities work. Ideally the postholder will be passionate about creating nurturing spaces for writers through direct facilitation and also through strategic access and diversity planning. This role will be a significant development in our equalities work while also being fully embedded within our delivery team who make the space welcoming for all, informing our inclusive approach and striving to deliver our objectives.

This role can be split or potentially job shared for the right candidates, with one person leading on cooking and one person leading on equalities and hosting. The role needs to be based at Moniack Mhor, but we recognise a small portion of flexible remote working may be possible.

If you have any questions about the role or Moniack Mhor, you can email us at jobs@moniackmhor.org.uk or phone us on 01463 741675.

The Community Development Officer will support the development and delivery of community-led regeneration activity in Invergordon.

Working with local residents, community organisations, businesses and public sector partners, the postholder will help coordinate delivery of the Invergordon Community Action Plan, support the preparation of a Local Place Plan, and assist in progressing priority regeneration initiatives identified by the community.

A key focus of the role will be strengthening collaboration between organisations, supporting project development and preparing funding applications to attract investment into the town.

The role will help ensure that community priorities translate into practical projects that improve community wellbeing, strengthen the local economy and support long-term resilience in Invergordon.

Key High Level Responsibilities

• Community Action Plan delivery

• Project development and sourcing of funding

• Strategic development

• Community engagement and participation

• Monitoring and reporting

For full job details and person specification, please view the attached job description.

To apply, please submit cv and cover letter to info@idt.org.uk

Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust (KoSDT) are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Community Support Officer to help deliver projects that strengthen communities, improve wellbeing, increase opportunities and reduce poverty in Sutherland. Working with residents, community groups, partner organisations and public agencies, you will support and deliver local initiatives, and assist with the development and delivery of Community Planning in Sutherland.

This post will work with KoSDT and the Sutherland Community Planning Partnership (SCP) to support their mutual aims and priorities with a particular focus around addressing inequalities in Sutherland. The post will support those in hardship, increase community resilience, enable and support community empowerment and participation, and improve local decision making.

The post holder will deliver KoSDT strategic priorities as well as support local groups and partners to deliver plans and projects tackling current challenges being faced and help to reduce inequalities as identified by the communities themselves.

The following skills are essential:

- The ability to quickly connect and establish a good relationship with community groups and stakeholder organisations.

- Having a strong understanding of community led development and being able to engage with all sections of the community.

- Being an enthusiastic team player with the ability to work well with others and on own initiative.

This post is fully funded by the Highland Council through Community Resilience Fund (CRF)

About Us

Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey CAB is an independent charity providing advice, information and support to people across our community. We are a friendly team of over 60 employees and volunteers working over 3 locations (Inverness, Raigmore and Aviemore) delivering a busy advice service. We strive to deliver a good quality service that meets the needs of our clients in a non-judgmental and confidential manner. We aim for individuals not to suffer through not knowing or understanding their rights and responsibilities or not being aware of the services available to them. We provide advice and options to our clients so that they can make informed decisions and feel empowered to improve their personal circumstance.

Purpose of the Role

The Domestic Abuse Outreach Case Worker will deliver dedicated and empowering support to women across Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey, who have experienced or are at risk from domestic abuse. This role encompasses practical benefits and welfare advice, emotional support, advocacy, and collaborative working with statutory and third-sector organisations to achieve the best possible outcomes for women in our service. A trauma-informed approach is essential, ensuring that women receive a comprehensive, person-centered service in a safe and supportive setting. Advice and Support is delivered through telephone support, one to-one meetings, and attendance at joint meetings with partner agencies. NB. We value the expertise of women with lived experience of domestic abuse. However, we cannot recruit current service users due to conflicts of interest and require a minimum of six months since last accessing services before applications are considered.

For further information and to apply, please click on the Link below to our Careers Page.

The Project

The West Highland Museum, one of Scotland’s most treasured independent museums, is embarking on an ambitious redevelopment programme that will transform how we preserve, interpret, and share the history and culture of the West Highlands. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead this landmark project and help shape the museum’s next century.

About the Museum

Founded in 1922, the West Highland Museum is renowned for its collections relating to Jacobite history, Highland life, and the unique cultural heritage of Lochaber. Our redevelopment will enhance our historic building, improve accessibility, expand exhibition spaces, provide an accessible, green, outdoor space, and create a more welcoming environment for local communities and visitors from around the world.

About the Role

The museum is undertaking a comprehensive redevelopment to modernise its visitor experience, improve accessibility, expand exhibition capacity, and future‑proof the building. The Project Manager will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of this capital project, ensuring it is completed on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project leadership — Oversee the full lifecycle of the redevelopment, initially from design to readiness for delivery.
• Heritage‑sensitive planning — Ensure all works respect the museum’s historic building and collections. Our buildings are Grade B listed.
• Stakeholder engagement — Work with local communities, funders, Highland Council, and heritage bodies.
• Budget and funding oversight — Manage financial reporting for a multi‑million‑pound project supported by public and charitable funding.
• Procurement and contract management — Lead tendering processes and ensure compliance with procurement standards.
• Construction coordination — Liaise with contractors to ensure safe, high‑quality delivery in a live heritage environment.
• Reporting and governance — Provide regular updates to the Board of Trustees and key funders.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Experience delivering capital projects, ideally in museums, heritage, or historic buildings
• Strong understanding of conservation‑led design, building regulations, and CDM requirements
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A collaborative approach to working with local communities and cultural partners
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder groups
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• Experience working with architects, engineers, and specialist heritage consultants

Why This Role Matters

This redevelopment will secure the future of the West Highland Museum for generations to come. You will play a pivotal role in preserving the stories, objects, and traditions that define the West Highlands — while helping create a renewed, accessible museum for the 21st century.

Evaluation criteria

• All tenders will be evaluated using a two-stage process to assess the most economically advantageous tender on the basis of quality and price using a percentage score
• Initial evaluation to ensure all the required response information has been provided – pass/fail
• An award analysis based on the Quality & Price submissions Interview
• We will be inviting the consultants with the 3 highest scoring tenders to attend interviews. Attendees will be asked to present their approach, making reference to examples/case studies to illustrate reasoning. Adjustments may be made to the ‘Approach’ quality score based on performance at presentation

Scoring methodology

• Quality – Quality submissions will be scored using a 10 point scoring range. A score of 70 is then allocated to the highest scoring submission and the quality scores of other submissions are calculated as a percentage difference in relation to the best one.
• Price – the lowest fee bid is allocated a score of 30 with other bids calculated as a percentage difference in relation to the lowest. Note that fee bids received that are considered to be abnormally low (according to Scottish Government Construction Procurement Guidance) will be rejected.
• The quality and price score are added together to give a total score. The successful tender is the one with the highest compliant total score.

How to Apply

• Please submit an Expression of Interest by email to pete@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk including your full contact details (name, company (if applicable) email, telephone and address).
• The Invitation to Tender will be issued via email.
• We will be happy to answer any questions you have on the requirements of the role during the clarification period. Questions should be emailed to the address above. Please do not phone in questions. Email answers will be circulated to all those who have expressed an interest in tendering.
• Tender returns should be emailed to the above address – including two separate pdf documents (Quality & Fee) as described above – by the deadline of 12 noon, Friday 24 July. Please allow sufficient time to upload documents and email well in advance of the deadline. No late submissions can be accepted.
• Your submission documents will be downloaded and you will receive an email confirming receipt.
• The quality submission document will be opened by our Evaluation Panel and scoring assessed. Price submission documents will then be opened and overall scores calculated.
• The tenders with the three highest scores will be invited for interview, to be held in Fort William on Tuesday 11 August.
• On completion of the evaluation process, final overall scoring will be assessed. The highest scoring Tender will be appointed.

We are looking to appoint an organised and detail-focused Bookkeeper to support the smooth running of Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston Community Companies’ finance function. Working a minimum of 25 hours per week you will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and general finance administration. This is a varied role with a growing company suited to someone with proven bookkeeping experience who is confident using Xero and enjoys working accurately, collaboratively, and professionally across a multi-activity organisation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is essential.

Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh provide vital early intervention mental health support across our rural and island communities. We are currently seeking a Lead Counsellor for our children’s service running a school-based counselling service for children and young people from aged five to eighteen.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate counsellor who is able to lead and support the delivery of high-quality counselling services for children and young people in Skye and Lochalsh.

Key responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic counselling support to children and young people aged 5–18.
• Delegate workload between yourself and one member of staff.
• Assess client needs and deliver counselling sessions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date case records.
• Safeguard children and young people in line with organisational and statutory safeguarding procedures.
• Support children presenting with emotional, behavioural, social, and mental health difficulties.
• Organise resources for play therapy including craft boxes and games.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a real difference to mental health support in the Skye and Lochalsh community

For an informal discussion or to email completed applications, please contact: dolina.munro@counsellingcaresl.org

Are you a people-focused individual with a passion for making a difference? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Voluntary Services Co-ordinator to support the recruitment and engagement of volunteers within Highland Hospice.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VOLUNTARY SERVICES CO-ORDINATOR

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Voluntary Services Manager you can expect your working day to include the following:

• Engaging with local communities to attract and recruit fantastic volunteers
• Working closely with line managers to understand and meet volunteer needs
• Attending events and delivering talks to promote volunteering opportunities
• Managing applications and supporting new volunteers through onboarding
• Helping to support a network of over 900 volunteers as part of a welcoming Voluntary Services team

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

At Highland Hospice we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, innovation, and individuality is one of the reasons we are a first-choice health employer in the Highlands! We are passionate about our services and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed as a Voluntary Services Co-ordinator, you should possess the following qualities and skills:

• A confident communicator who enjoys connecting with people
• A supportive team player who takes pride in their work
• Strong administrative skills, including experience with Microsoft Office
• The ability to thrive in a busy, purpose-driven environment

Purpose of the Role

The Welfare Rights Officer will play a key role in ensuring the provision and development of quality advice, information, casework, and representational advocacy on statutory benefits and other social welfare matters, as appropriate.  As a Welfare Rights Officer, you will provide professional, efficient, and effective welfare advice and support services to meet the often-complex needs of clients. You will work closely with a team of advisers and volunteers to ensure the delivery of holistic support services for clients.

Please see the Job Description for full information.

To apply, please complete and return the Application Form together with the Equality & Monitoring Form, both of which can be found in the attachments at the bottom of the page via the indicated website link. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

About Us

We are a values-driven organisation dedicated to improving mental health outcomes and supporting individuals and communities across the region. Providing services across Highland we are the largest locally based mental health organisation within the region. Rated by The Care Inspectorate as providing very good services to our service users, we combine compassionate service delivery with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and measurable impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its next phase of growth and impact. This is a pivotal role requiring a strategic leader who combines strong financial acumen with deep understanding of the third sector, particularly within commissioned health and social care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear strategic leadership, ensuring delivery of our mission and long-term sustainability

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance, ensuring robust governance and accountability

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to shape organisational strategy and ensure regulatory compliance

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and impact

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including funders, commissioners, partners, and service users

• Identify and secure funding opportunities to ensure financial resilience and growth

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven leader who can bring:

• Strong financial expertise, including experience managing budgets, financial strategy, and organisational risk

• Extensive knowledge of the third sector, with a particular understanding of mental health services and challenges

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within a charity, social enterprise, or public sector organisation

• A track record of delivering sustainable growth, income diversification, and organisational impact

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• A deep commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing

More information is available on our website.