Administration and Finance Officer

The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) is a membership organisation, set up in 2002, to promote, support and advocate for independent advocacy across Scotland. SIAA’s vision is a Scotland where independent advocacy is available to strengthen everyone’s voices. Our aim is to actively influence, support and maintain high quality independent advocacy which uphold people’s human rights.

Job purpose

The post holder will provide comprehensive and effective communication and administrative support, as well as financial assistance and reception service. This will include administrative support and operation of computer packages to produce reports, statistics, and correspondence necessary for the day-to-day running of the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance.

Application notes

Please ensure that your completed application with the subject line – recruitment confidential is sent to suzanne.swinton@siaa.org.uk by the deadline of 12noon on Friday 16th May.

We aim to contact short-listed applicants on Wednesday 21st May. Please ensure that your application includes an email where you can be contacted.

Interviews will take place via Video Conference on the week beginning 26th May 2025 at a suitable time for the applicant and the interview panel.

Position Overview:

CAG is seeking a committed and organised Administrative Assistant to provide vital administrative support to the charity. This role is part-time, with 3 working days per week, and will involve a variety of office-based tasks as well as some travel to assist with home visits. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues. A driving licence and use of a car are essential for this position, as there may be occasions when the role involves assisting with home visits.

• Hybrid: North Lanarkshire, including home visits across Lanarkshire
• Closing: 16th May 2025

Equal Say has been providing advocacy for people with disabilities since 1995. We want to recruit a new worker for our project in Lanarkshire working with adults with disabilities, mental ill health and/or long-term conditions.

If you have knowledge or experience of any of the following, we want to hear from you:

• Providing advocacy or representation to marginalised people
• Experience of working with adults with disabilities, mental ill health or long-term conditions.
• Experience of casework in a community setting
• Autonomous working within a small team
• A passion for inclusion and natural justice

We offer 37 days holiday, employer pension contribution of 8.75% if the employee contributes 6%, travel allowance, company mobile phone/laptop and flexible working.

Access to suitable transport and driving license are essential for this position due to the size and nature of the Local Authority area covered.

This post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme and suitable references. Starting salary is dependent on experience and highly experienced staff may start higher up the scale.

Please read the Job Description and Advocacy Worker Competencies.

• Hybrid: Home based with two days per week in Edinburgh
• Closing: 21st April 2025

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) has been connecting people around the world through the joy of Scottish Country Dancing for over 100 years. With a vibrant global membership, the RSCDS promotes health, friendship, and culture by inspiring people of all ages to dance.

RSCDS events — from the flagship Summer School in St Andrews to the popular Winter School in Pitlochry — bring together hundreds of dancers and musicians from around the world. These events are key moments in the Scottish cultural calendar and vital to the organisation’s financial sustainability.

As part of an exciting period of development, RSCDS is now looking for an Events & Marketing Manager to lead on the planning and delivery of major events, drive marketing and social media activity, and promote Scottish Country Dancing to new and existing audiences.

This is a unique opportunity for a creative and organised professional to take centre stage, both behind the scenes and at events. You will lead on all aspects of event delivery — from venue management and contract negotiation to on-site hosting — as well as oversee digital communications and social media campaigns. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will also line manage the Graphic Design and Website Officer and work closely with volunteers, members, teachers, and performers.

The successful candidate will have experience in event management and marketing, with strong social media and communication skills. You’ll need to be outgoing, approachable, and confident in representing RSCDS in person and online. While knowledge of Scottish Country Dancing is not essential, an enthusiasm for its community spirit is important.

This is a role full of variety and challenge, with occasional evening and weekend work, as well as three weeks’ residential attendance at Summer School and one week at Winter School. In return, RSCDS offers the chance to work with a passionate team, travel to unique events, and play a key role in shaping the future of a much-loved cultural organisation.

• Remote: Home based within a 25-mile radius of Inverness.
• Closing: 2nd May 2025

This post is a fixed term 24 hour per week contract until 30th September, 2026 (with likelihood of continued funding).

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.

We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our supportive and welcoming Highland Carers Advocacy team. As a Service Co-ordinator you will supervise our small team of Advocacy Workers whilst also providing one-to-one independent advocacy to unpaid carers across the Highlands. Through this role, you will ensure that unpaid carers’ voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfill each aspect of the person specification.

Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.